Gun Collectors Dream Auction #81 January 31st & Feb 1st
Lot 425:
Sold for: $130
Description
A two-item grouping consisting of a fixed-blade hunting knife manufactured by Marbles USA and its associated brown leather sheath. The knife features a stainless steel clip point blade. The ricasso is marked with the inverted stamp MARBLES? USA. The handle utilizes a brass guard and a stacked construction comprising colorful spacers (red, black, and white), a central grip section of figured dark wood, and a butt section made from a natural stag or deer antler crown. The accompanying brown leather sheath is heavily tooled and laced along the edges with thick cord. The main body of the sheath is decorated with an embossed image of a standing buck or deer.
Condition: The knife is in good overall condition with minor surface scratches consistent with light use. Minor tarnishing and verdigris are noted on the brass guard. The leather sheath exhibits significant surface wear, staining, and patina consistent with field use. The lacing cord shows fraying in areas.
Condition report:
The knife is in good overall condition with minor surface scratches consistent with light use. Minor tarnishing and verdigris are noted on the brass guard. The leather sheath exhibits significant surface wear, staining, and patina consistent with field use. The lacing cord shows fraying in areas.
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