Bowie Knife:
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Rare
ca 1840 Alfred Hunter Bowie Knife. This is the exact knife that was in the
collection of famed Bowie Collector William R. Williamson. This knife sold in
1997 and is pictured in the Butterfield and Butterfield auction catalog (Mr.
Williamson's entire col) of 1997. It is described and photographed full color on
page 12 and 13 of the catalog and is in the company of 18K (a W Butcher) and 25K
(James Rodgers) Bowie Knives. This knife sold in 1997 for just under $7,500.00
and was considered a steal at the time. At the time most Alfred Hunter Bowies
realized 16K to 20K+.
Lot number 3516 describes the knife..."American Bowie Knife by Alfred Hunter.
Newark, New Jersey, Crca 1840. The 8 1/4" inch clip point blade with 3 inch
false edge. Ricasso stamped Alfred/Hunter. German silver crossguard, ferrul,
side straps, escutcheon and pommel cap. Coffin style roseworrd grip. No sheath.
Length overall 13 7/8". Condition: Excellent. Gripwith hairline crack. Note:
Illustrated on page 20 of the 1974 edition of Knife Digest. Est. $4,000/$6,000."
Sold $7,475.
Overall a blue chip maker whom migrated from England and likely apprenticed
there. Once in American Alfred Hunter became a very prolific maker with
longevity. He likely arrived in America circa 1828 in Newark New Jersey and
moved to New York around 1836 where he continued to make knifes until
approximately the mid 1860's. This knife is likely one of his earlier knives,
very well made and overall a classic desirable collectible. If you ever wanted a
classic American Bowie, or just wanted to add quality to your collection, it
would be difficult to top this one, especially knowing the provenance from where
it came and also that it is picutred in 1974 and 1997 in prominant Bowie Knife
reference books. I have owned, bot and sold several Alfred Hunter Bowie knives
over the years. This one is still a steal at $12,500.00. |
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Horn Coffin Handle Bowie Knife:
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"Here is a Horn Coffin
Handle Bowie knife manufactured by George Woodhead likely somtime after 1848.
The horn scales are wonderfully patinated, the blade has been sharpened pretty
good at some point in the past. This knife still have a wonderful appearance and
feels great in the hand. Period leather sheath fits the knife well and was
likely with it for quite some time. Overall a rare size and nice find, I have
more photos for truely interested buyers, just ask. Thank you for your interest.
Price $2,500.00. |
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1840's Ivory Coffin handled Bowie Knife:
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"1840's Ivory Coffin
handled Bowie Knife" made by W & S Butcher a very rare size and make extra nice
knife with the coffin style handle. This knife has been used but not abused too
bad, well unless you only buy pristine mint then you might consider this one
abused. As for me this knife can tell a better story than a pristine mint knife
so it really talks to me. I have more photos and will be glad to send them to
truely interested buyers. Price $2,600.00. |
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Sheffield Bowie Knife:
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Super
Rare shell pommel Ivory hilted Sheffield Bowie Knife. This is one of the best
Bowies sold at the 1997 William R William Butterfield and Butterfield auction.
It is photographed in color full page (94 +95) with description that read as
follows... "Bowie Knife by Thomas Turner, Sheffield, Circa 1845. The 9 inch clip
point blade with 4 1/2 inch sharpened false edge. Ricasso stamped Thomas Turner
& Co/Sheffield and with Turner's trademark. Left blade flat retains traces of
etched legend KENTUCKY. Cast German silver hilt, crossguard, pins, double
escutcheons and scallop shell pommel. Ivory grip scales. Leather sheath embossed
on both sides. German silver throat and fluted tip. Length overall 14 1/8".
Condition: Excellent overall with a few light patches of pitting and two aeas of
deeper pitting. Several age cracks to scales on both sides and with two livers
missing on reverse scale. Note: Illustrated on page 8 of Bowie Knives Origin and
Development, October 1979, La Commission des Avoyelles, Avoyelles Parish,
Louisiana." This knife is one of the absolute best that I have ever seen by
Thomas Turner. It is one of only a handful that have this hilt style with the
shell pommel. Overall it is a fine Bowie. There is now a minor missing chip on
the face side of the hilt in the Ivory. The rest of the knife and sheath are in
great condition. The fluted tip on the sheath is also a rare and desirable
feature. $25,000.00 |
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Tomahawk pipe axe:
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Tomahawk
pipe axe. Early Eastern style with pewter and nickle silver inlays, a fabulous
file branded haft, and head with engraving. This Pipe Tomahawk is pictured on
page 31 in full color of "Tomahawks, Pipe Axes of the American Frontier" by John
Baldwin. It is one of the best examples extant. The head from bit to bowl is 6
1/8" long and the haft is about 14" long. The iron head has some of the finest
workmanship and embellishment. This one is as good as they get. POR |
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