Legends of the West: Western & Native American Sale
Sat, Sep 23, 2023 11:00AM EDT
Lot 388
B.L. Kelley 1987 Large Bowie Knife & Beaded Sheath
Estimate: $400 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
The lot features a large, custom made B.L. Kelley bowie knife from circa 1987 in a very clear, Rudy Ruana Bowie Knife pattern. The knife is nearly identical to the 1960’s R.H. Ruana Bonner, Montana 41D M bowie knife. This knife shows a broad drop point blade, commonly referred to as a bowie knife or Texas toothpick, with a fantastic crosspiece made from solid brass with polished acorn like bawl guard ends. The handle is a robust large one piece, hidden tang example with large Elk antler having dark rosewood / walnut spacers and brass pommel end cap. The blade is marked, “B. L. KELLEY 1987”. The knife is paired with a leather hide matched sheath with thick harness leather wrapped hide hide with leather fringes and covered on the front with Northern Plains style glass beadwork with a geometric pattern, Blackfoot / Blackfeet style pattern. The knife is truly a large, heavy and very well made, handmade example with fine sharp edge and nearly identical Rudy Ruana pattern. From a Utah collection. The knife by itself measures 14.5”L overall with a 9”L blade. The guard is 4 5/8”W. The sheath is approx.. 13”L by 6.5”W with an additional 49.5”L belt (from end in sheath around back into the sheath). Total weight together of 2 lbs. 6 oz.
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