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IVORY GRIPPED CIVIL WAR ERA “IXL” BOWIE KNIFE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
IVORY GRIPPED CIVIL WAR ERA “IXL” BOWIE KNIFE.

12” overall, 7.5" clip point blade, reinforced German silver crossguard, full tang, smooth ivory slab grips with vacant scutcheon. I*XL” on ricasso and “G. WOSTENHOLM & SON / WASHINGTON WORKS” & “THE HUNTERS COMPANION”, “I*XL” also embossed on scabbard in gold, attractive example. CONDITION: very good overall, blade gray/bright, old cleaning and polish partially removed 2 cyphers, Sheath is sound retaining much of its gold embossed decoration, missing frog button. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18524/JS). $800-1,200.