April 5, 2024
Very Rare Kingman & Hassam Bowie Knife
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PLEASE READ THE FULL DESCRIPTION BEFORE BIDDING ON THIS ITEM!!! This auction is for a Kingman & Hassam Bowie knife that was part of a family collection. We sent it to reknown knife expert Bernie Levine for his expert opinion as to the value of this item. This bowie knife was appraised and carries a value of $6,000 "AS IS" . To learn more about Bernard Levine's experience as a knife expert go to The remaining history and description of this knife is from Bernard Levine;This knife was manufactured by Kingman & Hassam of Boston, Massachusetts. 1856-1860. Successor to Nathaniel Hunt, established 1840, became F. Hassam 1853. Frederick F. Hassam was the father of painter Frederick Childe Hassam (1859-1935). The knife is approximately 17 inches long overall. The blade is nearly full, lightly sharpened along the edge, with the very tip missing. Crown stag handle with checkering on top. Steel guard. Steel ferrule. Nickel silver burr anchoring the end of the tang. No sheath.Its main positive features are the large size, and the interesting handle. The negatives are the damage to the point, the wear to the edge, and the lack of the lack of sheath.Bernard Levine also created a website featuring this knife at /ebay/kingman-hassam-bowie.htm This knife is an antique and is being sold "AS IS" Thank You For Bidding!
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