24th Apr, 2025 19:00
Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction
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GERMAN BOWIE KNIFE WITH GUTTA PERCHA GRIP, CA. 1890/1900
By Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Large single-edged blade engraved with horsehead logo, and stamped W.K&C, numbered 923. Metal hilt with s-shaped cross guard, and two Gutta-percha grip plates. Brown leather scabbard with metal fittings.
Duitse Bowie-mes met Gutta-Percha handgreep, ca. 1890/1900
Door Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Groot enkelzijdig geslepen kling, gegraveerd met een paardenhoofdlogo en gestempeld met W.K&C, genummerd 923. Metalen gevest met S-vormige pareerstang en twee Gutta-Percha gripplaten. Bruine lederen schede met metalen beslag.
Deutsches Bowie-Messer mit Gutta-Percha-Griff, ca. 1890/1900
Von Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Große einschneidig geschliffen Klinge, graviert mit einem Pferdekopf-Logo und gestempelt mit W.K&C, nummeriert 923. Metallgefäß mit S-förmigem Parierstück und zwei Gutta-Percha Griffschalen. Braune Lederscheide mit Metallbeschlägen.
Length: 47.5 cm. Blade: 30.5 cm.
Provenance:
Belgium Private Collection
Sold for €550
By Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Large single-edged blade engraved with horsehead logo, and stamped W.K&C, numbered 923. Metal hilt with s-shaped cross guard, and two Gutta-percha grip plates. Brown leather scabbard with metal fittings.
Duitse Bowie-mes met Gutta-Percha handgreep, ca. 1890/1900
Door Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Groot enkelzijdig geslepen kling, gegraveerd met een paardenhoofdlogo en gestempeld met W.K&C, genummerd 923. Metalen gevest met S-vormige pareerstang en twee Gutta-Percha gripplaten. Bruine lederen schede met metalen beslag.
Deutsches Bowie-Messer mit Gutta-Percha-Griff, ca. 1890/1900
Von Weyersberg, Kirschbaum & Co. Große einschneidig geschliffen Klinge, graviert mit einem Pferdekopf-Logo und gestempelt mit W.K&C, nummeriert 923. Metallgefäß mit S-förmigem Parierstück und zwei Gutta-Percha Griffschalen. Braune Lederscheide mit Metallbeschlägen.
Length: 47.5 cm. Blade: 30.5 cm.
Provenance:
Belgium Private Collection
Auction: Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction, 24th Apr, 2025
Hessink’s Hunting, Weapons, Militaria, Orders & Medals Auction – A Once-in-a-Lifetime Collection of rare Historically important Artifacts.
Featuring a rare collection of unique militaria and hunting weapons and collectables. This exclusive event presents collectors with a unique opportunity to acquire items of exceptional provenance, many never before seen on the art market.
Among the highlights are Swords & Daggers of Historical Significance – Including pieces once owned by Hermann Göring, Heinrich Himmler, and an extraordinary birthday gift presented to Adolf Hitler on his 49th birthday. German World War II Medals & Orders, Rare & Decorative Hunting Collectibles – including exquisite furniture suited for a grand hunting lodge.
This is an unmissable event for international museums, collectors, historians, hunters and history enthusiasts seeking truly rare and one-of-a-kind items. Many of the items on offer have never appeared on the market before, making this auction a unique opportunity to own history.
