Miniatures from The Linda Melancon Collection

1/3 Scale Bowie Knife by Dan Osterman. The scabbard is sterling silver and the ivory handle is mounted in 18 karat gold. The original of this knife was probably made by Reese Fitzpatrick, circa 1835. This is one of the finest Southern Knives in existance. (knife above the plaque)

Dan Osterman's mark

Photographed at the 2014 Lake Cumberland Show by Jan Riser.

2014 Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show: Photos

Linda Melancon Collection of Miniatures

The young man on the left recently purchaed a miniature rifle by Gerald Neaves. Here he is examining a miniature in the white by Gerasld from Linda's collection. Bob Melancon introduced the young man to Gerald at the show. This is what a show is all about.

Photographed at the 2014 Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show by Jan Riser.

2014 Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show: Photos

Miniatures from the Collection of Linda Melancom

in the back case are miniatures by Gerald Neives

Henry Rifles

Thank you Linda for allowing your collection to be enjoyed by so many people this weekend.

Craig Johnson Display

Photographed at the 2014 Tennessee Kentucky Rifle Show by Jan Riser.