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THBCoffin Handle Arkansas Toothpick Bowie Knife by W.S. Butcher
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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LiveFeb 21, 2017 - Feb 22, 2017
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- Lot Description
W. & S. Butcher ivory “coffin” hilt bowie knife. This exact knife is pictured on p. 74 of The Bowie Knife by Norm Flayderman. Knife is marked on the blade in an oval Manufactured by W.&S. Butcher Sheffield. Knife measures 11 in. overall and the blade is 7.125 in. ARKANSAS TOOTHPICK is etched in central panel surrounded by large floral scroll banner. German silver quillon with German silver escutcheon plate. Comes with leather scabbard with gold floral banner. The scabbard contains the third middle scalloped mount.
Provenance: N. Flayderman and Co., Inc.Knife is very good overall with repaired chip to ivory. Nice yellowing patina on the ivory handle. Etching is typically weak but discernible when glinted in light. The leather scabbard is in good condition but contains a rip near the tip. This is an excellent example of an Arkansas Toothpick with an ivory coffin hilt.Condition
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