21105: Two Sam McDowell Steel and Bone Scrimshaw Knives
Two Sam McDowell Steel and Bone Scrimshaw Knives, Carmel , California, 1996-1998 Marks: SAM MCDOWELL, 1998/1996, "FRIENDLY ISLAND", FOR PUSSER'S, WEST INDIES 5-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 0-1/2 inches (13.3 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm) (larger) Property from the Estate of Kenneth Alan Hill, Sr., Fort Worth, Texas Note: Due to the Customs restrictions relating to some species of bone, international bidders may not have the lot shipped to them.The larger boatswain's knife with serrated blade, rigging awl and braided lanyard decorated with star banding and sailing and whale scrimshaw grip. The penknife with two blades, one with screwdriver tip, filigreed bolster and sailing and orca scrimshaw grip. The knives are designed by Sam McDowell and made exclusively for him in Seki City Japan by Kai Cutlery Company, descendants of Samurai sword makers. The knives have surgical stainless steel blades with brass liners and nickel silver repousse bolsters. The handles are made of polished and etched bone or Micarta. Sam McDowell's studio is in Carmel, California. A one-time art professor at Princeton, McDowell was introduced to the art of scrimshaw by then Senator John F. Kennedy in 1955. He is widely regarded among the premier American scrims handers, and is a Peabody Fellow. McDowell's work has been exhibited internationally. He personally engraves each knife with his original designs. HID03101062020© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: In good condition, present well
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Two Sam McDowell Steel and Bone Scrimshaw Knives, Carmel , California, 1996-1998 Marks: SAM MCDOWELL, 1998/1996, "FRIENDLY ISLAND", FOR PUSSER'S, WEST INDIES 5-1/4 x 1-1/2 x 0-1/2 inches (13.3 x 3.8 x 1.3 cm) (larger) Property from the Estate of Kenneth Alan Hill, Sr., Fort Worth, Texas Note: Due to the Customs restrictions relating to some species of bone, international bidders may not have the lot shipped to them.The larger boatswain's knife with serrated blade, rigging awl and braided lanyard decorated with star banding and sailing and whale scrimshaw grip. The penknife with two blades, one with screwdriver tip, filigreed bolster and sailing and orca scrimshaw grip. The knives are designed by Sam McDowell and made exclusively for him in Seki City Japan by Kai Cutlery Company, descendants of Samurai sword makers. The knives have surgical stainless steel blades with brass liners and nickel silver repousse bolsters. The handles are made of polished and etched bone or Micarta. Sam McDowell's studio is in Carmel, California. A one-time art professor at Princeton, McDowell was introduced to the art of scrimshaw by then Senator John F. Kennedy in 1955. He is widely regarded among the premier American scrims handers, and is a Peabody Fellow. McDowell's work has been exhibited internationally. He personally engraves each knife with his original designs. HID03101062020© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: In good condition, present well
Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
Buyer’s Premium Per Lot: This auction is subject to a Buyer’s Premium of 25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,000 and $3,000,000, plus 12.5% of any amount over $3,000,000 per lot.
