March in Montana Auction
Live Auction

March in Montana 2023 Session II

Sat, Mar 18, 2023 01:00PM EDT
Lot 450

Cree Beaded Knife Case

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Cree Beaded Knife Case Sheath is 11" with 3" of fringe, beaded in banded and geometric designs, accented with scalloped trade cloth. Circa 1860. Knife is 12.5" and marked Practical Cutlery, Sheffield. Knife is newer. $2,500-3,500 Provenance: Private Collection, White Bird, ID. Collector's Notes.

Condition

Beadwork is overall excellent. Trade cloth shows some deterioration. Slight damage to upper back of sheath has been stabilized, showing a 2" seam at upper left which has been repaired.