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Lot 364:Very Fine James Rodgers Sheffield 'Superior American Hunting Kni

April 30th, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 364:Very Fine James Rodgers Sheffield 'Superior American Hunting Kni

April 30th, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$3,000 - $5,000

Very Fine James Rodgers Sheffield "Superior American Hunting Knife" with Sheath and Chatelaine

Produced after 1682. Blade is 9 1/8" long, 1 1/3" wide and 1/5" thick, with a 4 1/2" false edge, spear point, "Superior American/ Hunting Knife" etched on the left side, "CAST STEEL/ BOWIE KNIFE" stamp, and "JAMES RODGERS/ ROYAL/ CUTLERY/ SHEFFIELD" on the left ricasso. Silver oval crossguard with ball quillions, stamped floral pattern collar, checkered horn grip and seashell pommel. In a glass topped hardwood display case with a silver fitted floral pattern leather sheath and a ladies chatelaine, with five chains, silver and gold inlay and simulated gem studding.

ConditionVery fine, with well defined etching on the blade, scattered patches of spotting, and mild handling marks. Silver is excellent, with some light dents. The grip shows a crack running down the right side, with sharp checkering. Sheath is also very good, wit some minor scuffs and the start of an aged color on the silver. Chatelaine is excellent, with some minor handling marks. Case is very fine, with minor scuffs, bent latch and mild scratches.

Details

TypeOther

ClassOther

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page74

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