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Timed Auction

3rd THURSDAY DISCOVERY AUCTION

Thu, Oct 5, 2023 12:00PM EDT - Thu, Oct 19, 2023 12:00PM EDT
Lot 93

Three Large Solingen Knives in Sheaths

Estimate: $100 - $250

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$50 $10
$200 $25
$1,000 $50
$3,000 $100
A very large and attractive Solingen made bowie knife by F. Herder Abr. Sohn, Solingen, with a wide brass guard & pommel, and interesting three piece stag grip. The blade is very long, with two narrow fullers, in a tan leather sheath. Size: 17 3/8 inches long, with a 12 1/4 inch blade. Very fine and handsome Hoffritz, Solingen, Germany bowie knife and sheath. It has "Original Bowie Knife" etched on the blade, a nicely shaped brass guard, aluminum pommel with a pebbled top, stag grips, and a tan leather sheath. Size: 12 1/4 inches long with a 7 1/4 inch blade. A very long Solingen bowie knife with small brass guard, stag grip, polished aluminum pommel, and long blade with a single fuller on each side, clipped point, and Lee E. Olsen Knife Co. Solingen, Germany stamped on the ricasso, and Solingen on the other side. The knife has an over0sized stag grip, and is in a brown leather sheath. Size: 18 inches long overall, with a 12 1/2 inch blade. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $35.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Condition

The first knife is excellent plus, and nearly mint. The second knife is excellent except for the point of the blade which appears to have been risted and then cleaned. The third knife shows wear and use. The knife itself is very good plus. The sheath is stained, and the safety strap is broken.