Lot 5098 RARE EARLY CYPHERED BOLSTER FOLDING BOWIE KNIFE.
10.25" overall, heavy 4.5" clip-point unmarked main blade, and 3" secondary blade. Heavy cast brass with "elephant tusk" inset slabs, bolsters stamped with American eagle, stars, and St. George slaying dragon. CONDITION: very good "as found", blades gray, sharp, good points, aged patina to inset slabs. PROVENANCE: estate collection of Compton LaBauve, Jr. (02-26489/JS). NON-GUN. $1,000-2,000.
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