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A CLIP-POINT BOWIE KNIFE, CIRCA 1860
The long clip-point blade marked at ricasso CAST STEEL/WARRENTED, 3½ inch false edge, simple oval brass cross guard (replaced), ivory grip with carved portrait bust of Arthur Wessely, The Duke of Wellington (chip at hair-line)
11¾ inch (29.8 cm.) blade
17½ inches (44.5 cms.) overall
Blade with dark brown patina, ivory with aged crack and chip in hair-line of bust
The long clip-point blade marked at ricasso CAST STEEL/WARRENTED, 3½ inch false edge, simple oval brass cross guard (replaced), ivory grip with carved portrait bust of Arthur Wessely, The Duke of Wellington (chip at hair-line)
11¾ inch (29.8 cm.) blade
17½ inches (44.5 cms.) overall
Blade with dark brown patina, ivory with aged crack and chip in hair-line of bust
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.