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Timed Auction

3rd THURSDAY DISCOVERY AUCTION

Thu, Jun 1, 2023 12:00PM EDT - Thu, Jun 15, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 170

English Folding Bowie Knife & Sheath by Wingfield & Rowbotham

Estimate: $100 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
A fine folding bowie knife in a black leather belt sheath, circa 1870 by Wingfield & Rowbotham, Sheffield and sold by Robinson & Co. Singapore. This is a push button knife with stag grips and nickeled steel cross guard (12-inches long when open, 8.25-inches long when closed). Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $30.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

The grips and body of the knife are excellent. The blade has some wear and pitting at the point. The mechanism works perfectly. The sheath shows wear, but is very good, with a small hole towards the point. Please see photos.