Spring Antique Arms and Armor Day - 1
Friday, March 1, 2019 at 11:00 PM UTC
Lot 46:
American Civil War Era Large Fighting Bowie Knife "DEATH TO ABOLITION". A massive American made example dating to the Civil War period or slightly earlier with robust clip-point blade engraved on one side "DEATH TO ABOLITION" and lower struck with makers name at ricasso "B.J. Humphreys". With its massive brass guard and deer stag grip. Gilt brass pommel with an American eagle surrounded by 13 stars. An impressive and very powerful Bowie knife of early American manufacture, possibly Confederate used. Overall length: 16 1/2". Blade length: 11"
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