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STUNNING CONTEMPORARY COFFIN HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
STUNNING CONTEMPORARY COFFIN HANDLED BOWIE KNIFE
BY A.K. DANIELS. Overall length: 14 3/8". Blade length: 8 3/4". This knife could arguably be called a masterpiece. The overall impression of the knife’s function is overshadowed by its beautiful embellishments. The blade has a 5" beveled false edge and is marked at the ricasso "A.K. Daniels Town Creek, AL." Steel elliptical crossguard with foliate-engraved sides. Wooden coffin handle secured and decorated by 33 pins on each side. The ferrule panels above the guard are deeply engraved with similar foliate motifs. The center of the coffin handle has an elliptical insert on each side. One side has a scroll with the letters "J E L," and the other side has matching foliate engraving. The pommel area of the knife has further foliate engraving and a tiny signature that reads "BB RN." Leather sheath with matching mounts engraved with the exact same style foliate devices. The top mount has a large mushroom stud to aid in carrying the knife. CONDITION: the condition of this knife would be understated if we called it near mint. It is truly a superior example worthy of any public or private collection. (02-22980/BF). $1,500-2,500.