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EARLY SIDE KNIFE, MOTHER OF PEARL

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
EARLY SIDE KNIFE, MOTHER OF PEARL

INSET GRIP WITH LANYARD SWIVEL. 9.75” overall, 5.25” clip point tapered larger toward point. German silver mounted dark wood grip inset with mother of pearl heart, crescent moon, wine glass, and pineapple. Norm Flayderman shows nearly identical knife by same maker on page 33 of “The Bowie Knife”. These unique knives appear are so well made and based on Flayderman knife being naval, these are probably made in port, New Orleans, or San Francisco possibly. CONDITION: very good overall. PROVENANCE: Pictured on page 208 “Accoutrements IV” by Jim Johnston. (02-16792/JS). $1,500-2,500.