New York Coffin-hilted Bowie Knife By Gravely & Wreaks - Jan 19, 2017 | Dan Morphy Auctions In Nv
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New York Coffin-Hilted Bowie Knife by Gravely & Wreaks

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New York Coffin-Hilted Bowie Knife by Gravely & Wreaks
New York Coffin-Hilted Bowie Knife by Gravely & Wreaks
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Dated 1839. Blade with slight clip, swedge on both sides; stamped on left side "Graveley & Wreaks New York", they were retailers not knife makers, selling both American and English knives. However, the shape of the blade and the style of the grip are undeniably American. Very interestingly, the furniture on the handle is a mixture of silver and German silver; ebony slabs enhanced with six rivets on each side, nameplate on left side; scratched with legend "W.F. 1839". Black leather scabbard with copper silver plated mounts, again very unusual treatment. Front of throat lightly engraved "W. Fairbanks, L'Acadie 1839". Copper belt loop on back of throat, again engraved 1839. Considerable amount of outer leather gone from edges. German silver wrapped coffin hilt; considerable scratches and dents from someone using it to hammer something. Very pleasing visually purely American knife. Overall: 12 - 1/2" L.
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New York Coffin-Hilted Bowie Knife by Gravely & Wreaks

Estimate $20,000 - $35,000
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Starting Price $5,000
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