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Classic and large spear point Bowie knife marked, “Joseph Hawksley’s Celebrated” with semi-coffin

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:420.00 USD
Classic and large spear point Bowie knife  marked, “Joseph Hawksley’s Celebrated” with  semi-coffin
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Classic and large spear point Bowie knife marked, “Joseph Hawksley’s Celebrated” with semi-coffin shaped grip with pearl scales and German silver mountings. Original scabbard with tip, throat and button hanger. Theblade measures 9 ¾” and the knife is 14 ¼” overall. The blade measures 1 ½” wide at the thickest point and is finely ground from thick stock. The blade is good to very good with scattered erosion and minor pitting butfull original dimensions with considerable original polish. The scabbard is also good to very good with minor aging. The pearl scales are near fine. There is a hole through the front bolster behind the guardfor a lanyard loop. A classic and high quality knife circa 1850-1870. Est.: $1,400-2,800