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A FINE ENGLISH BOWIE KNIFE, MID-1850S
Long spear-point blade with 4 inch false edge, etched with patriotic motto THE AMERICAN'S PRIDE EQUAL RIGHTS EQUAL LAWS/AND JUSTICE FOR ALL (motto mostly very faint), marked at ricasso with five-pointed star surrounded by US, silver plated brass cross guard with ball quillons, silver ferrule, ivory grip carved with the figure of Liberty with American Shield, brown leather sheath with decorations, brass throat, and hanger
9 7/8 inch (25.1 cm.) blade
Long spear-point blade with 4 inch false edge, etched with patriotic motto THE AMERICAN'S PRIDE EQUAL RIGHTS EQUAL LAWS/AND JUSTICE FOR ALL (motto mostly very faint), marked at ricasso with five-pointed star surrounded by US, silver plated brass cross guard with ball quillons, silver ferrule, ivory grip carved with the figure of Liberty with American Shield, brown leather sheath with decorations, brass throat, and hanger
9 7/8 inch (25.1 cm.) blade
Literature
Conger, Roger N., Texas Collector: Gaines de Graffenried, Texian Press, Waco, 1987, page 30.
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
Sale room notice
Dating of this lot should read Mid-1850's, not Mid-1850