^Lot 3150 LARGE AMERICAN ANTEBELLUM BOWIE

KNIFE. 15” overall, 9.25” clip point blade, very thick .5” at ricasso, 1.6” wide at ricasso widening to 1.8” near clip which is nicely beveled, 2.25” oval coin silver crossguard. Curly maple slab grips incase the tang which is attached with 2 small brass pins. CONDITION: very good overall, smooth gray blade, handworn wood patina. PROVENANCE: This well made early bowie is pictured on page 191 “Accoutrements IV” by Jim Johnston. (02-16791/JS). $1,500-2,500.