American & Southern | Session II | November 14, 2025
Fri, Nov 14, 2025 10:00AM EST
Lot 2367
Five Fixed Blade "Confederate" Bowie Knives
Estimate: $400 - $600
Sold for
$800
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
smallest with inscription "Lt. J.H. Cody, 3rd Tenn"; horn handle blade with inscription "Capt. T.E. Raysor, CSA"; second horn handle blade with inscription "Sgt. John King, CSA"; D-guard knife with inscription "Pt. J.R. Wilson, Co. K 27th GA"; last knife with only maker visible, W.J. McElroy, Macon; longest 17-1/2 in.
Provenance: Property from Historic Dean Hall Plantation, South Carolina
Note: We have reason to believe that these may be fabrications made after the fact and, therefore, they are being sold as 'fantasy' pieces. The story passed to our consignor was a remarkable tale, if true, of an abandoned safe in Charleston, South Carolina, where these were discovered and assumed to be commissioned pieces that were never delivered. An interesting story, but perhaps just that at the end of the day.
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Property from Historic Dean Hall Plantation, South Carolina
much pitting to blades, whether natural or intentional； handles developing cracks
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