This is an EXCEPTIONAL discovery !  This Saber was an issue to Army Officers during the late part of the Revolutionary War, and immediately after, to the fledgling U. S .Army. The Saber is of two origins : Prepared, assembled, decorated and shipped from France , to the United States.  The blade is a Solingen blade, which is and was the finest steel. The overall length of the Saber is 40 inches, the curved blade being 34.5 inches. The first 10.5 inches is a brilliant fire blue, engraved and gold washed into the engraving. The Military ornamentation on the left side, is enhanced by the words " Honour and My Country ". The right side is engraved with the American double eagle and Shield, with Banner saying " E Pluribus Unum ". The grip of the Saber has ALL the original leather wrap, and metallic cord in the grooves. It comes with the original scabbard, with fittings. The blade is in perfect condition, a bright high polish white metal , after the fire blue. The brass guard has a correct patina, and exhibits only natural marks of 220 some years of existence. The condition is INCREDIBLE ! and FINE specimen, in near mint condition. A Saber of this period....the FIRST, in a long line of Military Sabers, in this condition, is a GREAT discovery and rarity. Particularly to the history of the US Military. This is the type saber brought by Lafayette, the allied French army during the closing days of the American Revolution. A true treasure for the collector, PRICE  $6,500 ** In the recent Guthman Collection Auction, of October 2006, similar sabers brought more than $8,000 **Plus the auctioneer points.**

This is a very unique piece of Texas history. The spear point blade measures 16 inches long, one side a standard  sharpened edge, the other a " saw tooth " edge. The guard is brass, and the handle is walnut, with 3 brass tacks, on each side. The blade is in heavily used condition, some nicks, and minor surface erosion/ but not severe. The acid etched designs are  visible, but show wear, erosion, and fading due to exposure and use. The " Texas " side of the blade shows a faded " oak leaf " design, with the word Texas, and a " Lone Star " flag banner, near the guard. The other side, also has the " oak leaf " design, with the words, Clark's Engineers. Once again a Lone Star ( period design ) Flag near the Guard, at base of blade. I am sure, that some research into Clarks Engineers, will yield some interesting Texas Military history.***Just recently discovered historical information, reveals that this knife was involved in the early 1850's expedition to Southwest Texas, led by Colonel Joseph E. Johnston, and Lt. Clark. It was a Topographical Survey party from San Antonio, to El Paso. In fact, they established Fort Clark! This explains the utilitarian design of the knife.   PRICE $3,500

This is a fantastic combination of items. The Bowie Knife is MASSIVE, with a 12-3/4 inch clip point blade. The round handle is Pecan Wood, trimmed with a Brass Guard and Handle cap. The only " mark" on the blade is a stamped TC. The knife shows hard use, BUT not abuse. The powder horn is scrimshawed, with William Key 1857, Texas Volunteers. Also, major art work, with a patriotic eagle, and Texas slogans. The horn is VERY well done, the carver had some degree of artistic talent.  This is of the Maxmillian , Emperor of Mexico period, and the intervention of French Troops arriving to support the Mexican President. There was a " scare" on the border that there might be an attempt to re-capture parts of Texas  lost during the previous Mexican War of 1848. PRICE $5,500

**Recently, a noted Dealer & Historian Ken Drake, has advised me that another TC Bowie has surfaced. Therefore, they were being produced by some firm in the 1840 -1860 period.

Close image of art work on Texas Forever powder Horn.

This is a very significant Bowie Knife, in the fact it is from the 1830 - 1850 period, and is  made in America . This knife has a 7-3/4 inch clip point blade style. The handle is stag, with brass guard and butt cap. This knife was once in the famous Robert Abels  collection, and still bears his  red  inventory number 54. It is also accompanied by it's original scabbard. The blade is stamped B. Richardson. PRICE $ 3,250

This solved all your problems, when stuck in the frontier , with limited carrying space. This knife, with ivory slabs, contained just about an answer to all possible problems. It has a  cork screw, small blade, cutting/chopping large blade, hoof pick, awl punch for leather, and a hidden sewing needle which inserts into the handle ( shown in image ). Even a screw driver tip at one end of the knife case !   PRICE $625

This 7-1/2" clip-point Bowie represents an artistic expression....known as "ART NOUVEAU"  --perhaps the most significant artistic trend of the late 1800's , bringing back design and mythology into everyday life.  The handle of this knife and the guard are pewter, and  are artistically designed in the dominant patterns of Art Nouveau.  There is a minor repair in the handle , but it does not effect the overall appearance.  The year 2000 was celebrated worldwide , remembering Art Nouveau .  Price  $200