Knife with Leather Sheath
Vintage Personal Piece from Bill Ayers' Collection
$300.00
Antique Knife with Leather Sheath – Vintage Personal Piece from Bill Ayers' Collection
Description:
This is a small, rusted vintage knife featuring a simple wood handle and a worn leather sheath. This particular knife belonged to Bill Ayers, adding a layer of historical value to its rugged, utilitarian appeal. The leather sheath, complete with a metal snap, shows significant signs of age, indicating its use and practical purpose over the years. This piece reflects a sense of history, making it a compelling artifact for collectors of countercultural memorabilia and tools.
Provenance:
This knife originates from the personal collection of Bill Ayers, renowned for his involvement with the Weather Underground and his later career as a professor and author. The wear on the knife and sheath suggests extensive use, making it a unique addition for collectors of personal artifacts linked to prominent political figures.
Condition:
The knife blade is heavily rusted, and the wood handle shows visible signs of wear. The leather sheath is similarly aged, with some cracks and loose stitching. The item's overall condition is considered fair, preserving its authenticity as a used, personal piece. While no restoration has been attempted, it could be cleaned carefully if desired.
Value Estimate:
Given the knife’s provenance and direct association with Bill Ayers, its value can range between $150 to $300. This estimation takes into account its condition, historical significance, and comparable sales of similar memorabilia. Artifacts with direct ties to significant historical or cultural figures often fetch a premium due to their rarity and personal nature, making this a highly collectible item.
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Certificate of Authenticity
Each item in this exclusive collection of Unique Artifacts has been personally curated from the home of American revolutionaries Bill Ayers and Bernardine Dohrn. Spanning their long careers as activists and radical organizers, these rare pieces are more than just collectibles—they’re tangible pieces of history that bear witness to a life of resistance, community building, and defiance against the status quo.
Every item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity featuring an embossed stamp that reads: “From the Home of Bernardine Dohrn & Bill Ayers,” accompanied by the Weather Underground logo and the powerful phrase “Power to All People.” This stamp certifies the provenance of these historically significant items, ensuring their authenticity and preserving the legacy of two individuals who helped shape American political activism.
Whether it’s a well-worn political pamphlet that fueled the fires of rebellion or a personal artifact from their private collection, this certificate guarantees that you’re holding a genuine piece of radical history.