The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1
Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 335
Group of Three Bowie Knives
Estimate: $400 - $600
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 |
American, 20th century, comprising: 8-5/8 in. blade marked "Winchester", carved banded wood grip with bronze guard, 14 in. overall; 10-3/8 in. steel pattern weld blade, antler grip with pattern weld guard and pommel, 15-1/2 in. overall; 9-1/8 in. pattern weld blade marked "SB", applied bone panel grip, 13-7/8 in. overall; each in leather sheath
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition
scattered spotting and areas of discoloration to blades; bone grip example with cracks to bone panels, crack and separation at one side; some scuffs and wear to leather sheaths; banded wood grip with small crack and separation near guard
