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RARE LARGE ANTEBELLUM SHEFFIELD FIGHTING KNIFE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
RARE LARGE ANTEBELLUM  SHEFFIELD FIGHTING KNIFE.

17.25"Overall, 12.25" sharpened clip point blade, maker marked: “PARKER BROTHERS / SHEFFIELD”. Full shaped tang, pinned stag slabs, German silver shield shaped escutcheon and cross guard. This knife is pictured on page 305 of Bill Adams 1990 “The Bowie Knife Book” from the Floyd Ritter collection. CONDITION: very good overall, blade has mottled gray iron patina with pitting, accompanying added German silver mounted composite leather sheath fits well. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18374/JS). $3,000-4,000.