Navigation - Western Antiques Arms and Books

Arms

Details

 

Ref.number: BOW0005
Price VAT incl.: 795,00

HERDER F.

Very rare clip point Bowie Knife marked on ricasso " F. Herder ASN Solingen with Crossed Keys". (Friedrich Herder Abraham Sohn). Blade is 6 1/4 inch long, overall length 10 1/4 inch. German silver guard with balls,. The handle is made of beautifully curved stag horn with a small silver escutcheon and is complete with its brown leather sheath with German silver tip and mouth plus a belt loop. The blade and the handle is one piece. Blade has a few spots of very light surface pitting. Made around 1900. Friedrich Herder Solingen Germany made Bowie Knifes for the American and European market. The Herder Company exists from 1727 until today. The quality of Herder knifes is often compared with that of the Bowie knifes from Wostenholm and Rodgers. Set in very fine condition! (NOTE! It is not always easy to photograph blades of knives due to reflection etc. Our description is as accurate as possible. Should you have any questions about condition, send us a mail.)

lijn

Back     Print