R. Nelson - Anyone know of him?

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friedsonjm

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I have a nice stainless knife with what appears to be scrimshaw on the handle; Blade is etched R. Nelson 272 and the initials on the artwork are "RB".
Anyone know of 'Nelson' as a maker? I bought this knife about 25 years ago.
 
Welcome to the Forum! Levine's Guide lists Roger S. Nelson of Central Village, Connecticut. His maker's mark is 'R. NELSON'.

-Mark
 
RB could be Rick Bowles, a very accomplished scrimshander.Post a photo of the knife and scrimshaw,I'll show it to Rick and see if he recognizes it. If it is his work,it is quite valuable.
Stacy
 
I'll print a copy and call Rick tomorrow and ask.Looking at the work, I tend to think it is NOT Rick Bowles.
Stacy
 
I left him a message. Haven't heard back yet. I'll call again this morning. He could be traveling.
Stacy
 
I heard back from Rick. It is his work.Here is his email back:

Hey Stacy,
Yup...that's mine. I did that for Randall dealer and knife purveyor Doug Kenefick in Danielson Ct. over 27 years ago. Damn, I'm gettin' old!

Rick Bowles
 
Wow, thanks, Stacy! Well, I also tracked down an address for Roger Nelson, guess I'll contact him next!
jf
 
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