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Lot 279: W. Nash Sheffield "Gold Hunters American Bowie" Knife

Large Etched Blade W. Nash Sheffield "Gold Hunters American Bowie" Knife with Sheath

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Lot 279: W. Nash Sheffield "Gold Hunters American Bowie" Knife

Large Etched Blade W. Nash Sheffield "Gold Hunters American Bowie" Knife with Sheath

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: February 14, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Large Etched Blade W. Nash Sheffield "Gold Hunters American Bowie" Knife with Sheath

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"W NASH/SHEFFIELD" marked on the left ricasso, 14 3/4" OAL, 9 7/8" clip point blade etched on the left with an eagle, floral motifs and "Gold Hunters Knife/AMERICAN BOWIE", German silver oval guard, smooth antique ivory grips with an escutcheon on the left inscribed "T-A1863", and a folding corkscrew fitted in the spine of the hilt. Includes a alligator skin style scabbard with German silver fittings. Very good, the blade mostly bright grey patina with a light speckling of brown, a few minor nicks in the edge, and crisp etching. The grip scales have a few hairline age cracks and otherwise minimal handling evidence. Scabbard is fine with some mild wear.

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