^Lot 5424 CONTEMPORARY PIPE TOMAHAWK BY WILLIAM BUCHELE,

ALLENTOWN SCHOOL DECORATION. Master gunsmith William Buchelle (1895-1977) made very fine Mountain Man recreations during 1950s to 1970s. His hawks are rarely offered til this consignment of many of his finest unique creations. This hawk has signature 6.25" cast iron head, 2.25" cutting edge, spiral engraved brass shrouded pipe bowl, 16" wood stem has unique engraved brass long bodied fish and brass pin insets, turned pinned bone mouthpiece. The cap is engraved with Allentown/Bethlehem school Indian head. CONDITION: fine overall, signature is lightly struck and only partially discerned. (02-25238/JS). NON-GUN. $1,200-1,800.