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Lot #118
Lot #120

Lot 119: R. Bunting & Son Half-Horse, Half-Alligator Bowie Knife

Desirable R. Bunting & Son, Sheffield Half-Horse, Half-Alligator Bowie Knife with Sheath

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 119: R. Bunting & Son Half-Horse, Half-Alligator Bowie Knife

Desirable R. Bunting & Son, Sheffield Half-Horse, Half-Alligator Bowie Knife with Sheath

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $4,000
Price Realized:
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Desirable R. Bunting & Son, Sheffield Half-Horse, Half-Alligator Bowie Knife with Sheath

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Item Views: 2391
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Catalog Page: 117
Class: Other
Description:

Made by R. Bunting & Son of Sheffield, England c. 1856-1865 during the short time Richard was in business with his son Henry. Richard was the son of Robert Bunting, who originally began business as a knifemaker in 1822. It measures 13 7/8 inches overall with a 8 5/8 inch drop point blade. The left side of the blade is marked "R. BUNTING/& SON/SHEFFIELD". The coffin shaped hilt has a full visible tang, German silver floral guard, and a German silver half-horse, half-alligator pommel. It is fitted with smooth pearl grip scales. The included sheath is red leather with gilt accents and German silver fittings.

Rating Definition:

Very good, the blade mostly a dark grey patina with an attractive dark Damascene-like staining pattern and slightly lightened markings. The German silver shows an attractively aged patina overall. The grips are also very good with some very light chipping around the pins. The sheath is fine with some mild wear.



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