Arms and armour
At Morphy Auction (20% buyer’s premium) in Denver, Pennsylvania on, August 19 it was an exceptional example of an icon of the pioneering life that had everyone expecting some strong bidding.
This 16in (41cm) ‘Improved Pattern’ Bowie knife did not disappoint, selling at the top of its estimate for $60,000 (£45,455). Most importantly, this was an unrecorded new discovery.