Fine Arms, Armour, Spanish Colonial & African
By Scollard Auctions
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Oct 29, 2024
Brea, California, United States
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Fine auction featuring a wide array of high end pieces including edged weapons, antique firearms, antique armour and armour parts from the Higgins Museum, some amazing Spanish Colonial examples including life size santos, antique Chinese, Persian and Islamic pottery, stone and metal work as well as a collection of authentic antique African pieces from a distinguished Beverly Hills collection.
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LOT 20:
French Albacete Navaja Folding Knife, mid 19th c.
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Sold for: $375
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375
Estimated price :
$400 - $800
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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sales tax: 7.75%
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French Albacete Navaja Folding Knife, mid 19th c.
Europe, Spanish Colonial style Navaja folding knife, mid 19th century. Navaja sailors knife engraved to the blade with the text - Haudeville En Albacette - meaning made in Albacete the city of Thiers, France circa 1860. Very wide blade knife with a single edge slightly curved and double edged to a fine point at the forward section. Handle in gilt brass with beautifully tinted red horn inset panels. Unbroken panels in great condition overall. Size 17 1/4" L, blade 8" L
Ex-Private USA Spanish Colonial Collection
