Spear Point Bowie Knife

Description:

Spear Point Bowie Knife, c. mid-19th century, bone grip with a German silver inlay and guard, ricasso marked "MANSON/SHEFFIELD," the blade marked "AMERICA/THE/LAND OF THE FREE/AND THE/HOME OF THE BRAVE/LIBERTY/INDEPENDENCE" with foliate designs; and a leather scabbard with a German silver throat, blade lg. 7, overall lg. 11 1/2 in.

Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

Blade has some scattered spotting, the scabbard has wear at the tip, but in overall good condition.


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