DAY ONE: The Collection of Charline & Red McCombs
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 743C
Red McCombs | King Explosives Houston Brass Miners Knife with Sheath
Estimate: $300 - $400
Current Bid
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| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Unusual bronze knife by King Explosives Company, Houston, with original scabbard; company was in operation during the early part of the 20th century and provided equipment for the early oil industry, these knives were made in brass so as to not cause dangerous sparks down in the mines
height 12.5 in. x width 3.25 in. x depth 0.75 in.
Provenance: Property from the personal estate collection of iconic Texas businessman, civic leader and philanthropist Billy Joe Red McCombs (1927-2023) from his home in Olmos Park, Texas; previously on long-term loan to either San Antonio Academy or the Bexar County Courthouse; this lot is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity as property from the McCombs personal estate
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