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- Feb 9, 2012
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Howdy everyone,
I'm new to the forums but not unfamiliar with the discussions. You see, I'm part of a 2 man team, out of Austin, who have been selling collectables and antiques we dig out of nooks and crannies and sometimes dirt itself. It's a popular thing to do nowadays, I'm sure you're all aware of the racket. We try our damnedest to research all the items we sell and have used these forums on such efforts when there's a Knife in question. So, to give back to this community, I would like to post a recent sale that surprised me. Maybe, someone in my position will benefit from the info.
This was an interesting little thing that sold over Ebay for $126 (auction started at $8.00). Below are some of the photos from the listing and the description we posted.
Dimensions: 5 total length, 2.25 long blade (0.5 at its widest), 3.75 scabbard
no makers marks
This knife was found amongst an assortment of civil war canteens and other militaria items from the same era. However, there are no markings that would defiantly indicate use by a soldier. The knife is quite old, anywhere in the mid to late 1800s.
The handle is made from a dark hardwood, possibly cherry or stained rosewood. The metal on the handle is brass which has hand-tooled decorations. One sign of age is the patina on the brass end piece compared to the shinier brass at the blade, which has been protected from exposure by the small scabbard. The scabbard itself is also brass with leather inlaid. The blade is obviously steel and shows very little signs use or sharpening.
Slight rust on blade which could be cleaned, if so desired
Light patina on brass
Brass part near blade is a bit loose but blade is tightly secured in wooden handle
No bent metal, blade in excellent shape
Wood handle has a couple small marred areas but not major damages, no splitting
I'm new to the forums but not unfamiliar with the discussions. You see, I'm part of a 2 man team, out of Austin, who have been selling collectables and antiques we dig out of nooks and crannies and sometimes dirt itself. It's a popular thing to do nowadays, I'm sure you're all aware of the racket. We try our damnedest to research all the items we sell and have used these forums on such efforts when there's a Knife in question. So, to give back to this community, I would like to post a recent sale that surprised me. Maybe, someone in my position will benefit from the info.
This was an interesting little thing that sold over Ebay for $126 (auction started at $8.00). Below are some of the photos from the listing and the description we posted.
Dimensions: 5 total length, 2.25 long blade (0.5 at its widest), 3.75 scabbard
no makers marks
This knife was found amongst an assortment of civil war canteens and other militaria items from the same era. However, there are no markings that would defiantly indicate use by a soldier. The knife is quite old, anywhere in the mid to late 1800s.
The handle is made from a dark hardwood, possibly cherry or stained rosewood. The metal on the handle is brass which has hand-tooled decorations. One sign of age is the patina on the brass end piece compared to the shinier brass at the blade, which has been protected from exposure by the small scabbard. The scabbard itself is also brass with leather inlaid. The blade is obviously steel and shows very little signs use or sharpening.
Slight rust on blade which could be cleaned, if so desired
Light patina on brass
Brass part near blade is a bit loose but blade is tightly secured in wooden handle
No bent metal, blade in excellent shape
Wood handle has a couple small marred areas but not major damages, no splitting
