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EXCEPTIONAL EXPOSITION QUALITY SILVER & IVORY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
EXCEPTIONAL EXPOSITION QUALITY SILVER & IVORY

MOUNTED BOWIE KNIFE. 13.5" Overall, 9.5" dbl. edge spear point blade w/ central fuller panel etched w/ arabesque scrolls & etched makers mark “Leasley Bros. / Sheffield”. Wide engraved silver S shaped crossguard, finely checkered ivory slab grips, red gilt bordered Moroccan veneered sheath w/ scuffing. CONDITION: fine overall. Blade retains most of its original luster, w/ scattered areas staining & pin prick pitting. Certifiable antique ivory grips well fit on sculpted full tang. Crossguard uncleaned w/ dark silver patina. Sheath missing tip. (02-15534/JS). $3,000-4,000.