Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Spear Point Bowie Knife, c. 1860s, stag grip with a German silver shield and guard, single-edged blade marked "VR/GEORGE BUTLER & COMPANY/TRINITY WORKS. SHEFFIELD/ART," spine of the blade with sawback edge; and a leather scabbard, blade lg. 7 7/8, overall lg. 12 in.
Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Blade has a few light dark spots but in overall very good condition.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Ron TunisonChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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