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Lot 482: Two Fine Knives, Including an McConnell Marked California Knife

Two Fine Knives, Including an McConnell Marked California Drop Point Knife

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Lot 482: Two Fine Knives, Including an McConnell Marked California Knife

Two Fine Knives, Including an McConnell Marked California Drop Point Knife

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 6, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,800 - $2,750

Two Fine Knives, Including an McConnell Marked California Drop Point Knife

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1) Unmarked jawbone-handled bowie knife, 11 1/2" OAL, 6 3/4" clip point blade, jawbone hilt with teeth and German silver accents, and a leather sheath. Fair. 2) Hugh McConnell marked San Francisco drop point knife, 10 5/8" OAL, 6" drop point blade, silver accented guard, and smooth grip panels. Very good. With copies of relevant book pages on the history of Hugh McConnell, one of the first cutlers to set up shop in San Francisco during the Gold Rush.

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