Lot #3098
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Lot 3099: J. Lowe Sheffield "The Great Far West Hunting" Bowie Knife

Desirable J. Lowe Sheffield "The Great Far West Hunting" Bowie Knife with Pearl Grip

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Lot 3099: J. Lowe Sheffield "The Great Far West Hunting" Bowie Knife

Desirable J. Lowe Sheffield "The Great Far West Hunting" Bowie Knife with Pearl Grip

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $6,500

Desirable J. Lowe Sheffield "The Great Far West Hunting" Bowie Knife with Pearl Grip

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Description:

Manufactured by J. Lowe, almost certainly around the mid-19th century in Sheffield, England. It measures 16 3/8 inches overall with a 9 7/8 inch blade featuring a long, deep clip point. The left side of the blade is marked "THE GREAT FAR WEST HUNTING KNIFE" and "BEST QUALITY", both in banners near an eagle, and a stag marked "HARY AWAY" followed by a pack of dogs and a hunter on horseback with a rifle. The left ricasso is marked with an elephant trademark over "J. LOWE". It has a German silver oval guard and ferrule with floral motifs, a lightly fluted box-shaped pearl grip, and a bulbous German silver pommel featuring a deer scene on each side and floral motifs.

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Fine, the blade primarily bright with most of the markings crisp, some scattered speckling of light pitting and brown patina, and a few minor nicks in the edge. The German silver shows an attractive, lightly aged patina. The grip is very good with minimal handling evidence. An attractive Bowie knife from a desirable Sheffield knife maker!



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