#5044 • Nautical, Travel and Knives

Part of Fine and Decorative Arts | Day 3 | September 29, 2022 at 10:00 AM (live auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $125.00

Status: Sold

Collection of items related to nautical, travel or cutlery items including; 1.) Early 19th century clasp knife with horn grip. Knife exhibits wear and measures 9.5" (5.5" closed). 2.) Antler handled side knife with "Solingen" marked blade. Knife measures 8" (3.5" blade) and is housed in leather scabbard. 3.) Antler handled dirk with ricasso marked "E.M. Dickenson, Sheffield" and opposite ricasso marked "The Invicta, England". Knife measures 8.5" in length (4.25" double side blade). 4.) Travel kit containing 6 bone clothes pins , 2 push pins and short piece of fabric line. Items housed in a 3" x 3.5" folding leather kit. 5.) Coin purse measuring 3" x 2" with sides being carved mother of pearl. Leather exhibits some drying and degradation. Provenance: Charles Lekites Collection.