Legacy of Luxury: Native American Beadwork, Navajo Rugs & 18th C. French Artistry Sale
Sat, Mar 29, 2025 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 393
Ca. 1890 Blackfoot Belt Sheath & Trade Knife
Estimate: $250 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
This is a fabulous Blackfoot / Blackfeet belt sheath and frontier trade knife having a studded design from 1890's. The piece shows a traditional belt knife sheath design from the Blackfeet Indians of Northern Montana constructed of harness saddle leather with a heavy stitching showing the unique triangular cutout to thread the belt through. The knife shows a wood handle with copper rivets, three on each side and thirty-two smaller solid brass studs with sixteen on each side. The blade shows twelve notches on one side and a smooth surface on the other side. The blade handle measures 4" L x 1" W, while the blade measures 4 7/8" L x 7/8" W. The sheath measures 9 1/4" L x 3 1/4" W. They show good condition overall with wear present from its age and use over the years, but no major signs of damage noted. It has a total weight of 6 ounces.
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