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Here is a superb rare miniature by Charles
Perdew of Henry IL. Pintail Drakes or any carvings of this size (about
1/4) are extremely rare and very collectible. This one is in great
condition both structurally and also paint. The paint was likely done by
Charley. I have a collection of miniatures that I recently acquired from
one person. Some were purchased directly from the estate sale of the
Perdew household, which I believe was an auction held by Guyette &
Schmidt about 5 to 7 years ago. I believe that there are a couple minis
in this collection that were painted by Edna. Please get a hold of me
with questions. I may also have listed these at a higher price in my
ebay store, go there to see more and detailed photos. This pintail drake
is about the size of a large Elmer Crowell miniature, being about 4"
long. A very rare size indeed for a Charles Perdew. Also note the raised
wings, metal legs and painted on feet. This is one of a kind as Charly
used whatever left over wood he had to make his minis. $2500.00. |
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Charles Perdew Miniature Drake Mallard:
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Here you have a superb example of a miniature drake mallard with flapping
wings in the raised position. This little mini has a nice early patina with
either Edna or Charley paint, you be the judge. Here is another mini that came
directly from the Perdew estate sale. It has a small tag on the bottom that
reads "Perdew Estate" and then some numbers. Also written on the bottom is
Mallard #2 and then Mrs. and a name that appears to start with a T but I can't
make out the rest. This is very nice little Perdew mini. If you compare Charley
Perdews minis with Elmer Crowell minis you will notice that Perdew's are a
little scarcer, and likely undervalued as of late. Please ask any questions and
if you want to see detailed photos, check out my ebay store as I plan to list a
few of these mini's on there. Just click on the link that says my ebay store.
The condition is very good on this one with only a little crack in the paint on
the left leg. Overall structurally this one is in great shape and the paint is
in excellent condition as well. $2,750.00.
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Powder Can:
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Here
is a very rare Curtis's and Harvey's Hounslow gunpowder black powder can or tin.
It is in decent shape with a nice curlew or other type of shorebird pictured on
the front label. This can is a little more than 5.5” tall and 3 3/8ths wide. You
all decide age and quality, and please ask any questions you may have. $799.00 |
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Powder Can:
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Here
is a nice 1 lb powder can with nice graphics on all sides. Front being "King,
Semi Smokeless... High Velocity, Low Pressure, The King Powder Co., Cincinnati,
O. U.S.A.". Also on each side it has a statement "Quick Ignition" and "Extreme
Cleanliness", the back says "Kings Semi Smokeless for Rifles and Shot Guns"
Please see photos for exact details and to decide condition. This can is about 5
3/4" tall by about 4 1/8" wide. $299.00. |
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Powder Can:
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Here you have a nice conditioned about 1
lb size powder can with nice graphics of a falling duck. It is CIL which
stands for Canadian Industries Limited and has that graphic on the back
along with.... Exlosives Division Montreal, Canada. There is a nice
falling duck on front with good color and wording "Black Sporting
Powder, Snap Shot". Overall decent shape for its age it does have a
slight cant while sitting upright but no discernable dents or other
condition issues that detract. Overall a nice solid can with good
graphics. It is about 6" high by 4" wide. $299.00 |
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Here
is a nice 1 lb powder can with nice graphics on all sides. Front being "King,
Semi Smokeless... High Velocity, Low Pressure, The King Powder Co., Cincinnati,
O. U.S.A.". Also on each side it has a statement "Quick Ignition" and "Extreme
Cleanliness", the back says "Kings Semi Smokeless for Rifles and Shot Guns"
Please see photos for exact details and to decide condition. This can is about 5
3/4" tall by about 4 1/8" wide. $299.00. |
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Navajo Pueblo Indian Brooch:
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Here
is a wonderful, old Fred Harvey era Navajo Pueblo Indian inlayed silver and
turquoise pin or brooch. It is one of the nicer and larger thunderbird or eagle
pins that I have had. The stone is very nice. It is about 4" across wing tip to
wing tip and 1 3/4" tall. This makes it a very uncommon and large example. I
believe this item to be made about 1920's or early 30's but I have no way of
knowing who made it, or if it might be a little newer, so you all be the judges.
It is not signed but I'm sure it is Navajo and very good quality as well.
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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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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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Pintail Drake Decoy:
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Here is another Mike Frady Pintail Drake. This preening pintail very well could
have been made for gunning but overall it is in mint condition and very fine in
all respects. It is signed Mike Frady in his script and guaranteed. It also is
very light, superb dry paint and structurally fine in all respects. $3000.00. |
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Duckling Decoy:
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Here you have a small duckling by the famed carver Charles Walker. This is one
of only about 6 or 7 ducklings known to exist by the Master IL river carver.
There is a similar one pictured in one of Donna Tonelli's books. This little gem
is in mint condition with superb paint, structure and appearance. Overall a very
rare item for the advanced collector. $3500.00 |
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Pintail Drake Decoy:
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Pintail Drake by Mike Frady New Orleans Louisiana. This decoy is super light and
likely made from tupulo gum. It is one of the finest decoys I have seen by Mr.
Frady. $2500.00 |
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Pratt drake blue wing teal:
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Pratt drake blue wing
teal. This is a very hard decoy to find and this one has decent paint. Priced to
sell get it now, give me a call. I do have more photos for truely interested
buyers. Call me because I'm likely on the road at shows and this will be first
come first served. I take pay pal. Sincerely, Jason Baldwin 312 316-7484. Price
$299.00 |
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"We Dress" Sign: |
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Here is a very old sign from the Illinios
River region around Henry, IL, maybe Senachwine lake. It reads... "We
Dress" then a painting of a "duck" (we dress ducks here), and here at
the bottom (paint cut off). I believe this sign was used many many years
from the 1930's & 40's on, probably till the late 70's+. As you can see
it has been used and painted over more than once. It has seen his better
day but is still a very nostalgic and rare vintage hunting collectible
from the epicenter of the prime duck hunting region in IL. This sign is
about 15" by 22" one sided only constructed of two wide boards. The back
has no paint. Price $199.00 |
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Volcanic Rifle: |
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Rare
Volcanic rifle with 20" barrel overall good condition. |
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Alfred Hunter Ivory handled Bowie: |
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Large
(20" OAL) Alfred Hunter Ivory handled Bowie, all original great early patina.
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Green Wing Teal Drake: |
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Here you have a Keith Mueller Green Wing Teal drake. I believe this decoy is
hollow. It does have a few nicks and missing paint here and there but overall a
very nice decoy and very collectible species. Please email me for additional
questions. $999.00 |
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Charles Perdew Mallard Pair: |
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CHARLES
PERDEW MALLARD PAIR, WORKING DECOYS. Here you go a wonderful pair of Charles
Perdew mallards drake and hen duck decoys. These were most likely made as
gunning decoys and were probably used. Overall these decoys are in good
condition with strong original dry paint. There is some paint loss on the hens
back and then there is normal wear on both birds from use. Please see the photo
as it is worth a thousand words, you can view many more photos of these decoys
on my ebay store. Deal with me direct to save $fees. These birds came out of a
very old Julia & Guyette auction several years ago. This Mallard pair has the
original weights, paint and just how you would want to find them. Not many
chances anymore to find solid pairs in good condition. Please ask any and all
questions prior to bidding, as I prefer all sales to be final. Click on my ebay
store link at top of home page for more photos $6,950.00 |
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Chris Craft boat works Michigan Pintails: |
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So here you have a pair of early Chris Craft boat
works Michigan Pintails. The drake being in mint condition, hen now has a tail
chip and cracked neck but it will be hard to see once re-glued. These decoys are
in good condition for their age. They were made at the Chris Craft Boat Works by
one of Mr. Craft’s engineers, and are so signed on the keel. These two decoys
are extremely rare and collectible and I guess could be considered factory. The
paint is dry and all original. They are both structurally very good to
excellent, no major problems that I can see, other than previousloy listed.
Please view the keels as someone inscribed "CCBW . C. BATTS HARSEN" on them. I
know that the CCBW stands for Chris Craft Boat Works but not sure if the persons
name was one of the engineers or what it refers to. If someone would like to
pass on the info, I will add it here. Anyway, the drake is about 19.5" long and
about 9" tall, and a little more than 6" wide. I do have many other auctions up
and running in my ebay store so please check it out. Hit the ebay store link at
the top of my home page, but deal direct with me to save on fees. So make a deal
on these now. I can't replace this pair any time soon. Ask all questions prior
to bidding, as we prefer all sales to be final. $825.00. Sincerely, JB |
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Charles/Edna Perdew Flying miniature
Mallard Drake: |
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Here is one of the best mini flyers that I have seen or owned. It was likely
painted by Edna Perdew carved by Charly (I guess it could be argued that it is
Charley paint, so you be the judge). The paint and structure is in mint
condition. I absolutely love this little flyer. This is another small decoy
carving by the Perdews that was likely purchased from the estate of the Perdew
Household. Please ask any and all questions directly thru my website contact
form. I will answer them as I have time. I also plan to list this item in my
ebay store, so if you would like to see more photos, feel free to click on my
link "ebay store" to see the detail. Please do contact me directly to purchase
any of my items that you find on my website or in my store if you are contacting
me through my website. This is one of the best little flyers that I have seen or
had the chance to own. It is in great condition and is very cocky with his extra
long bill, curved under tail and "dropping in" posture. It has mini glass eyes,
metal feet and is supported by the classic little wire that Charley often used.
Note the flyers nice feather detail. It is mounted on a classic wood base. The
patina, condition and age is superb. As good as miniatures get by the classic IL
River Master. $2,950.00. |
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Charles & Edna Perdew Preening Mallard Pair: |
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Here is another miniature pair of mallards, the hen is preening. They are
both in excellent superb condition both structurally and in paint. The hen does
have a very small scratch in the paint on the back of her neck. Overall they are
in real minty condition. It appears that this pair could have been painted by
Edna but you be the judge. They are very detailed and that is difficult to do at
best on these minis. They both have glass eyes and a wonderful classic style and
form for which Chas Perdew is known. The bottom of the platform has his classic
stamp (as on his duck calls)...reading..."CHAS H PERDEW. HENRY ILL". Classic
Perdew in all respects, here is your chance to get that all elusive Hen Preening
Mallard. WOW is all I can say. Miniatures by Chas Perdew rarely come to market
with any regularity or quantity, so please view my other auctions as we have 6
items up and running or soon to be. $3,500.00 |
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Micheal Price San Francisco Ivory hilted Bowie Knife:
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Micheal
Price San Francisco Ivory hilted Bowie Knife. This superb example is 11 1/4"
long overall, with blade being a Meaty 6 5/8" long. This knife feels about as
good as any knife ever did in your hand. I absolutely love it. It stands on its
own, but there is a hefty amount of history that goes with it, in letter form
with a photo of the owner holding it in his hand. I have the original
documentation by one of its previous owners.
You can't find a knife with a better pedigree than that and only a few hands
removed from Michael Price and the original owner. $6,950.00 |
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HERON LAKE, MN DRAKE CANVASBACK: |
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Here you go an awesome Heron Lake drake canvasback. I
love it. It appears that it has much original paint all over mainly on the body
and that It may have had a gunning period touch up over the head and a few
smaller areas. Overall this decoy is in great shape structurally and has an
awesome Folky attitude that I personally love. Hope you do to. Not many chances
anymore to find solid decoys from Heron Lake in good paint condition and great
structurally. Please ask any and all questions prior to purchase, and see or
view my other auction items both in my store and live on ebay. I prefer all
sales to be final so please be sure to ask any or all questions prior to
purchase. $700.00 |
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IRA HUDSON BLUE BILL HEN WORING DECOY
CLASSIC FORM: |
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Here you have a very classy
working decoy by the famous Ira Hudson. Yes it does have a few structural and
paint problems, hence the price. If you ever wanted to own some classic folk art
from Chincoteaque, Virginia or just add to your collection here is a good one to
get. It is about 13.5" long but I just misplaced my tape, so am guessing. It has
tack eyes, and a wonderfull shape and form. Some call it a football or
butterball. The head is removable but I think that there is quite a bit of value
here for someone that may be interested in getting this one fixed up. I will let
the new owner decide that one. This is an overall very pleasing decoy to have on
the shelf. Please go see our other classic items both live and in my ebay store.
Thank you very much for your interest. We prefer all sales to be final so please
be sure to ask any questions prior to purchase. $399.00 plus s/h/i. |
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GRAYLING HAND CARVED WOOD WITH LEAD
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Here you have a superb fish carving
by Mike Borret and so signed on verso of the plaque, 2008, his name is also
engraved into the backside of the fish. This fish carving is 18" long (the fish
itself), the plaque is 20" long. Both the pectoral and ventral pairs of fins are
made out of lead, so obviously you can choose the position without worry of
breakage. This grayling is exquisitely painted in quality detail. It is photo'd
extensively at auction on my ebay store but feel free to deal direct to me and
save on fees. To see more photos of this fish carving decorative click on my "ebay
store" link, and it will pop up a window of my store at ebay. Thank you for your
interest in my items. $475.00. |
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A. E. CROWELL STYLE SHOREBIRD: |
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There is no mark on the base of this shorebird decoy
but it resembles the work of Frank Finney or Mark McNair. I suppose it could be
any one of many people but overall it is a very nice carving. Decoratives of
this quality, at auction often fetch 900 to 1500. You can own this one for much
less. It does have some great provenance as well, as it came from the collection
of the late Joe French. I have no idea how old it is but it does have some age.
In the end you all can decide what, who, when and where. The bird is about 5"
long and about 4.25" high including the clam base. It is painted very nice and
has some patina already. Overall a very nice carving priced to sell quickly.
Good luck and make an offer if you don't like the price. Thank you very much for
looking. Sincerely, JB, PS go to my ebay store for more items for sale, my
acronym is hobo68, you click on the link at top of my homepage “ebaystore”.
Thank you again for your interest in my auctions. Please ask all questions prior
to buying. Thank you. $350.00 |
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There is no
mark on the base of this shorebird decoy but it resembles the work of Frank
Finney or Mark McNair. I suppose it could be any one of many people but overall
it is a very nice carving. Decoratives of this quality often fetch at auction
900 to 1500. You can own this one for much less. It does have some great
provenance as well, as it came from the collection of the late Joe French. I
have no idea how old it is but it does have some age. In the end you all can
decide what, who, when, and where. The bird is about 5.5" long and about as high
including the clam base. It is painted very nice and has some patina already.
Overall a very nice carving priced to sell quickly. Good luck and make an offer
if you don't like where it is started. The base is easily removed from the iron
legs at the feet. This should aid in shipping to be a little less fragile. Thank
you very much for looking. Sincerely, JB, PS please see my ebay store as I have
a few more items up and running there. Deal with me direct to save fees. Thank
you again for your interest in my auctions. Please ask all questions prior to
purchase. $350.00 |
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ROOTHEAD DECOY:
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ROOTHEAD
DECOY unknown maker. I think that it is made out of cedar as it is pretty light,
and. I guess that that would suggest the decoy to be from Virginia or one of the
Carolinas, but in the end you decide. I am not sure from where it came. NOTE:
you are bidding on one decoy only. The one with the longer bill. I have the
other up and running so if you want them both go ahead and take a look. These
two decoys are in my storage so I'm going on memory but I'm thinking the bodies
are about 7-9" long, give or take. The last 4 photos are of both decoys. Please
ask any and all questions prior to bidding as we prefer all sales to be final.
Please also view my ebay store as I have many decoys up for sale. Perdew, Heron
Lake Michigan etc etc. Go take a look after bid on this auction. Thanks for your
interest. Price $$ SOLD |
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Lynn Bogue Hunt Grouse: |
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"Lynn
Bogue Hunt" one of the greatest outdoor sporting illustrators of the early 20th
century. His works grace the covers of many early sporting magazines and poster
advertising covers. Here you have a grouse in flight. This example is in one of
the rarest forms by Mr. Hunt, as it is relief carved along with being painted.
He did very few carvings at all. Most of his work was painting. So here is a
chance to own a rare piece indeed. Please go to my ebay store to see more
detailed photos. The price there is a little higher due to the extra charges by
ebay and pay pal. Please feel free to contact me direct if you would like to
deal direct and cut out the middlemans take. The entire piece is about 9.25" by
9.25". The Grouse is quite large being about 6.25" long from tip of bill to tip
of tail. Wing tip to wing tip is about 5 3/8". The grouse is exquisitly painted
and relief carved. Each feather the wings, head and tail all have contour. You
can see that quite well in the extra photos in my store. I have seen several
paintings by Mr. Hunt that have this monotone background color. I absolutely
love this piece. It is signed L.B.H lower left. It is guaranteed to be real and
original artwork done by Lynn Bogue Hunt. A rare fabulous piece by a revered
artist. Thank you very much for your interest. Contact me with any questions.
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Bowie Knife: |
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Here
is one of the most impressive Bowies that is borderline considered "exhibition
grade". This knife is celebrated in at least 4 publications that I can find. It
is on page 490, 491 of the Antique Bowie Knife Book by Adams, Voyles, Moss. It
also is pictured in Steel Canvas and I believe Peacemakers by R.L. Wilson. Last
and latest it is photographed in "The Bowie Knife, Unsheathing an American
Legend by Mr. Norman Flayderman. Here is what it says about the knife in the
caption in the Antique Bowie Knife Book..."One incentive to mark knives
"California Knife" was that gold seekers would pay $30 for a common butcher
knife in San Francisco's boom days. J. Walters & Co., Glabe Works, Sheffield,
went one better, etching "Caliornia Knife" in gold wash on both sides of the
blade. Thehandle is pearl on four sides, with an elaborate German silver pommel,
guard, and ferrule. The overall length is 17 inches, with a 10 3/8" inch blade.
The sheath is red leather veneer embossed with gold, with a Gmeran silver tip
and throat . It is shown with an original clipper ship trade card." Ex Norm
Flayderman collection. This is a super rare knife in all respects. It is rare if
not unheard of to have gold wash etching on both sides of a blade. If it ever
had gold wash and etching, it would only be on one side. Also to be this size,
17", is just a huge Bowie. This knife is early circa 1840's and just an
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