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ENGLISH CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIFE BY JOSEPH ROGERS.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
ENGLISH CLIP POINT BOWIE KNIFE BY JOSEPH ROGERS.
Overall length: 13". Blade length: 8 1/4". The blade has a 2 5/8" false edge and is marked near the spine "+ JOSEPH ROGERS & SONS CUTLERS TO THEIR MAJESTIES * No6 NORFOLK STREET SHEFFIELD". Nickel silver, lobed guard with nickel silver pommel and side straps. 2-Piece horn grip secured by 4 pins on each side. No sheath. CONDITION: blade has a cleaned finish with scattered spots of light pitting. Hilt shows light wear overall. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of James B. Taylor. (02-19872/BF). $1,000-1,500.