AUCTION 50: ANTIQUE MILITARIA, FALL 2024

A BONE HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE WITH SILVER FITTINGS

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $300 - $400

Buyer's premium:

The clip-pointed steel blade bears the maker’s mark "M.J. HAYES & SON/S.F." on the left ricasso. The guard is blackened metal with two quillons ending in spherical pommels. The handle is of turned bone, with a pommel of decorative silver. The scabbard is tooled leather with some scuffing and wear from age.

America – 19th Century

L: 17 in., (43 cm.)

Condition: Very good.