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1960 "The Alamo" Bowie Knife Presented by John Wayne w/Signed Photo of Ceremony (Photo-Match)
Here is a historic piece that overlaps the categories of Hollywood and the Old West, this spectacular bowie knife on original display plaque (22" long) was presented by John Wayne during the filming of the classic western "The Alamo" in 1960. Presentee is VIP A.L. Becker, along with his son Charles, the owners of the Handy Andy, the chain of Texas grocery stores. The knife was presented to Becker at a reception they held for John Wayne during the filming of "The Alamo."Amazingly, the knife comes with a spectacular "Hollywood" quality still showing, and a picture of this very knife being presented to A.L. and Charles Becker. Hence, the piece is photo-matched. The photo is a Type I and double weight. A similar knife was also presented to the son Charles. To put the cherry on the sundae, the photograph is signed by John Wayne and inscribed: "Dear A.L., Please don't use these in competition. (signed) 'Duke' John Wayne 1960." Inscription refers to him using it against his competitors! The knife was made by Carvel Hall and the piece was obtained by a collector from the widow of Charles Becker and comes with letter attesting to this. Letter states: "I personally purchased these items from the widow of Charles Becker and I guarantee their authenticity and to be the original inscription and autograph of The Duke." Important artifacts with indisputable authenticity such as these are the future of our industry. Their value will be multiples of pieces of similar import but with lesser provenance. Let alone this being paired with as iconic an American figure as John Wayne, whose films with legendary director John Ford defined the myth of the Old West.
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