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3rd THURSDAY DISCOVERY AUCTION

Thu, Aug 3, 2023 12:00PM EDT - Fri, Aug 18, 2023 12:00AM EDT
Lot 179

Three (3) Folding Bowie Knives

Estimate: $100 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
Three folding bowie knives in leather sheaths: An unmarked but almost certainly Solingen made folding bowie knife in a sailor's sheath with a spot for a marlin fid or spike. The knife has a stag grip, steel cross guard and German silver pommel. The release is a flat push lever. The marlin spike is missing from the sheath, but can easily be replaced (11-inches long with a 6.75-inch blade). The second knife is similar but is Solingen marked, with Heinr. Boker, Solingen-Germany-Allemania on the blade with the Boker tree. It has a German silver mounts with an escutcheon shield on the grips (12.25-inches along with a 7.5-inches blade. 8.75-inches long when closed). The third knife has a cross guard that does not fold with the knife, excellent stag grips and mismatched leather sheath. The blade release actually folds through the guard. It also has a separate point cover of German silver (10.25-inches overall with a 6-inch blade. 7-inches 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

Good. The second knife's blade has been sharpened, and has pitting. Its lock is loose. The third knife's sheath is mismatched. Please see photos.