Lot #709 - RARE AUSTRALIAN SPEAR POINT BOWIE KNIFE by THOMAS SHORT
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2013 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:04 May 2013 ~ 6pm
05 May 2013 ~ 10am -
Lot #:709
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Lot Description:RARE AUSTRALIAN SPEAR POINT BOWIE KNIFE by THOMAS SHORT
exc 6¾" single edged blade with 90% orig full polish, with a few minor specks, etched with scroll & leaf patterns & FOR AUSTRALIA in a central banner, the FOR section of the etching is mostly covered by an area of staining; ricasso marked THO. SHORT JUN, SHEFFIELD; nickel silver oval cross pc & ornate ferrule; ebony hilt with turned down pommel inset with 3 mother of pearl studs; complete with orig nickel plated, mounted leather scabbard with gold embossing. -
Notes:An extremely rare Australian Bowie knife.
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Estimate:A$3,000 - 4,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.