SPECTACULAR AND MASSIVE AND EARLY ALFRED HUNTER, NEWARK, NJ AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE.

Collectors have always prized knives by this early Newark, New Jersey cutler, circa 1835. This is no doubt the largest and most fearsome of his products known, measuring 20″ overall with 13-7/8″ clip-point blade, with 4-1/2″ clip, 1-3/4″ wide and 4/10″ thick. Alfred Hunter Bowie’s had very distinctive grips, the most desirable with solid ivory with “OWL EYES” decoration in scrolls on either side. Knife is German silver mounted, including 3-1/4″ crossguard, ferrule, escutcheon, scabbard mounts with distinctive brass frog button and brass tip to drag. The pommel cap is most unusual in that the owner used it as his seal with deeply engraved backwards initials of the owner “WBH”. This is as fine and honest an early American Bowie you will find. Really big early-American Bowie’s are quite rare. PROVENANCE: Ex-William Meyers Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good-fine overall. All orig, authentic and complete, though three silver pins are missing from grip. The “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip exhibits fine patina with several hairline cracks. The blade is overall grey with scattered areas of staining and light pitting, old sharpening. The orig Hunter sheath is sound and solid with matching patina of mounts to knife. Leather scabbard body retains much of its orig finish with craquelure, scuffing and minor cosmetic defects. 51346-2 JS (15,000-25,000) ESA – Lot 1253

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1253	$23,000.00	SPECTACULAR AND MASSIVE AND EARLY ALFRED HUNTER, NEWARK, NJ AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE. Collectors have always prized knives by this early Newark, New Jersey cutler, circa 1835. This is no doubt the largest and most fearsome of his products known, measuring 20″ overall with 13-7/8″ clip-point blade, with 4-1/2″ clip, 1-3/4″ wide and 4/10″ thick. Alfred Hunter Bowie’s had very distinctive grips, the most desirable with solid ivory with “OWL EYES” decoration in scrolls on either side. Knife is German silver mounted, including 3-1/4″ crossguard, ferrule, escutcheon, scabbard mounts with distinctive brass frog button and brass tip to drag. The pommel cap is most unusual in that the owner used it as his seal with deeply engraved backwards initials of the owner “WBH”. This is as fine and honest an early American Bowie you will find. Really big early-American Bowie’s are quite rare. PROVENANCE: Ex-William Meyers Collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Very good-fine overall. All orig, authentic and complete, though three silver pins are missing from grip. The “certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip exhibits fine patina with several hairline cracks. The blade is overall grey with scattered areas of staining and light pitting, old sharpening. The orig Hunter sheath is sound and solid with matching patina of mounts to knife. Leather scabbard body retains much of its orig finish with craquelure, scuffing and minor cosmetic defects. 51346-2 JS (15,000-25,000) ESA – Lot 1253 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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SPECTACULAR AND MASSIVE AND EARLY ALFRED HUNTER, NEWARK, NJ AMERICAN BOWIE KNIFE.