Lot 1511:
Timber Rattler Camel Bone Handle Two Piece Bowie Knife Set with Leather Sheath
Description
This lot features a set of two Timber Rattler fixed-blade Bowie knives accompanied by a specialized double-stacked leather sheath. Both knives are constructed with full tang blades made of polished steel, featuring the signature Timber Rattler clip point profile. The handles are comprised of polished white camel bone scales secured with brass pins. Decorative elements include brass crossguards, brass spacers, and green-tinted spacers integrated into the bone handles. The ricasso of each knife is stamped with the brand name Timber Rattler. The heavy brown leather sheath is designed to carry both knives simultaneously. It features basketweave decorative stamping on the lower portion and two safety straps with brass-tone snaps. The leather is embossed with a circular mark reading Timber Rattler surrounding a central rattlesnake logo. The snaps are stamped with text reading GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA 1907.
Condition report:
The blades show horizontal grinding marks from manufacture and scattered surface scratches consistent with handling (photo 2). The smaller knife displays visible reddish-brown oxidation and rust spots along the sharpened edge and near the tip (photo 2). The brass crossguards and pins exhibit significant patination and green verdigris, particularly at the contact points with the bone handles (photo 3). The camel bone handle scales show natural yellowish discoloration and minor surface pitting (photo 3). The leather sheath shows moderate wear, including scuffing to the edges and softening of the leather straps from use (photo 4).
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