#85 • Good Belt Knife with Mother of Pearl Grips

Part of Arms, Armor and The Early West (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $11,000.00

Status: Sold

7.125" clip-point blade with 2.5" false edge. Faceted ferule with carved mother of pearl grip scales. Nickel-silver mounts with faceted pommel. No scabbard. While unsigned, this piece bears a close resemblance to works by famed Tennessee, and later Texas, silversmith Samuel Bell, who made a pair of silver spurs worn by Sam Houston. **Good condition overall. Some wear and scratches to blade with grip scales in good condition. Some tarnishing to mounts.** Provenance Sam Houston Family Collection $1,000-$1,500