North American Auction Company
Live Auction

Fine Montana Collector Sale - April 2023

Sat, Apr 22, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 354

19th Century American Indian Tacked Sheath & Knife

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500

The lot features a wonderful 19th Century trade knife and leather tacked sheath attributed to the Southern Plains Comanche Indians of Northern Texas. The sheath is comprised of brown harness saddle trade leather showing a cut belt slide and fancy cut outer edge. The sheath also shows a tacked design. The old trade knife has artfully done silver pewter poured inlays on the handle including classic bands and an “H” design. From a Missouri collection. Measures 13 ½ inches in length by 4 inches wide.

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