Sheffield Far West Hunting Knife Mid-1800s Tillotson 11.25" Fancy Handle

Description: Very Nice Large 11-1/4" Total Length Bowie Knife (c.1850s) 6-1/4" Spear Point Blade with Far West Hunting Knife etching Bold Tillotson Columbia Place Sheffield ricasso mark German Silver Guard Fancy Hollow German Silver Cutlery Handle (not uncommon for a cutlery handle to have been added to "fancy" up a otherwise dull grip) Tillotson was a premiere maker, and was popular during the Mexican War and Gold Rush eras Included Stitched Leather Belt Sheath Very good overall condition Great piece you need for your collection!Condition:Very nice overall condition. The blade shows some moderate scratching and some light pitting from age, but is in pretty good shape. The original etching is a bit lost on the bottom side from age, but the top side remains pretty well defined. The guard shows some mild nicks and scratches. The cutlery handle shows some mild scratching, a dented pommel, and what looks to be some repair work near the guard (see photos). Also very possible that the cutlery handle was added to the knife, which was a common practice to "fancy" up a dull-handled knife. The included leather sheath fits very well, and shows moderate wear to the leather from age. The leather remains supple, stitching intact. Belt loop missing.Shipping:We have a 3-Business Day Handling Time. However, we do ship ASAP so typically we can get it out faster. If you need the item faster or on a deadline, please message us before purchase and we will see if we can accommodate you (additional shipping fees may apply). Best Offers:We're always willing to try and work with our customers, so a lot of our items feature "make offer". Please note that the majority of the listings with this feature are on an "auto-accept/decline" setup within certain thresholds, and it's not actually us declining your offers. You can always send us a message to make offers as well! Combined ShippingWe try to help all of our customers by offering combined shipping. Please "Request" a total to receive a combined shipping discount before completing Checkout.InternationalInternational buyers are handled on a case by case basis and will always be handled via either GSP or other trackable services depending on the item. Please message us if you're interested in a particular item.Thank you for stopping by!Our High Resolution Photographs are taken for your review and inspection of the item in detail. Please review and feel free to ask any question you may have. Be sure to View Our Store to see our extensive inventory of great Antiques, Collectibles, Vintage Toys, and more! Resellers, Tax Exempt Notice!We know that the new internet state sales tax rules are a pain for everyone. However, it is important to note that eBay is now allowing your tax exempt status on the site (important for people who have it). Per Ebay:If you are exempt from paying sales tax on your eBay purchases, visit ebay.com/salestax to learn more about our buyer exemption program for tax-exempt buyers (e.g. charitable entities, resellers, etc.). Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

Price: 1000 USD

Location: Clearwater, Florida

End Time: 2025-02-01T20:35:34.000Z

Shipping Cost: 12.95 USD