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Lot 329:Fine Silver Furnished Sheep's Foot Knife with Attractive Polishe

September 11th, 2015|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 329:Fine Silver Furnished Sheep's Foot Knife with Attractive Polishe

September 11th, 2015|Rock Island, IL
Estimated Price$2,500 - $3,500
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Fine Silver Furnished Sheep's Foot Knife with Attractive Polished Stone Grip and Silver Fitted Sheath

Measuring 11 5/8 inches overall, this knife was produced by an unknown smith with an unmarked 7 7/8 inch sheep's foot pattern blade. Valued for the cutting ability of it's straight edge, the sheep's foot blade was popular with farmers and sailors due to the dull point reducing the chance of an accidental stabbing when working with a struggling animal or on a rolling deck. The blade is set into a silver paneled brass collar, with a smooth octagonal-faceted semi-precious stone grip and a small silver pommel cap. The sheath is cloth covered horn, with silver furniture decorated with repeating motifs of 4 intertwined "C"s, 2 intertwined "A"s, and a "S" or "8" design. No hall marks are present.

ConditionVery good. The blade shows a mixed aged patina, with some small cracks about an inch back from the point. The collar shows some light wear, and some chips and cracks are present on the grip. The sheath is good, with some wear and loss of the cover and a fine aged patina on the silver.
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TypeOther
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Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1799
Catalog page122
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