REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA AMERICAN SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD BY DAVID HALL OF PHILADELPHIA.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA AMERICAN SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD BY DAVID HALL OF PHILADELPHIA. Very rare American made and touch marked small sword by David Hall who worked in Philadelphia from 1756-1779. His mark occurs in the pommel cap and in the bottom of the cross guard. This is a typical style small sword of the mid 18th century consisting of large bulbous pommel, simple unembellished knuckle bow and quillion. Clamshell guard has simple foliate decoration. Blade has 3 unusual cut-through designs and central fuller which is unusual for an American sword. CONDITION: Pommel has several dents. Cartouche is visible in pommel, but only barely discernable. Cartouche on bottom of guard is much easier to read. Overall silver hilt is very good and complete with no discernable repair. A few minor cracks occur in clamshell guard. The blade is gray/black with scattered areas of pitting. 4-30888 JS30 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	270	$5,750.00	REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA AMERICAN SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD BY DAVID HALL OF PHILADELPHIA. Very rare American made and touch marked small sword by David Hall who worked in Philadelphia from 1756-1779. His mark occurs in the pommel cap and in the bottom of the cross guard. This is a typical style small sword of the mid 18th century consisting of large bulbous pommel, simple unembellished knuckle bow and quillion. Clamshell guard has simple foliate decoration. Blade has 3 unusual cut-through designs and central fuller which is unusual for an American sword. CONDITION: Pommel has several dents. Cartouche is visible in pommel, but only barely discernable. Cartouche on bottom of guard is much easier to read. Overall silver hilt is very good and complete with no discernable repair. A few minor cracks occur in clamshell guard. The blade is gray/black with scattered areas of pitting. 4-30888 JS30 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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