LOT 4337. EXCEPTIONAL JOHN LINGARD ETCHED PANEL SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE

Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

LOT 4337. EXCEPTIONAL JOHN LINGARD ETCHED PANEL SHEFFIELD BOWIE KNIFE

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13″overall, 8″ clip point blade, “J. LINGARD / PEACROFT / SHEFFIELD” stamped ricasso. Mother-of-pearl slab grip with large oval German silver spread wing eagle over shield and laurel wreath motifs on either side, 2.5″ sculpted cross guard. Blade has wonderful etched panel “FIRM AS AN OAK / IN MY OWN DEFENCE”. Accompanied by original well fit embossed German silver mounted sheath.

PROVENANCE: William Grimison; Larry W. Williams lifetime collection, 1977.

NON-GUN