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2446
$2,300.00

EARLY 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN MOUNTED OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a beautiful English imported sword with 30″ blue and gold etched blade. Sword is agent marked “Woolley, Sargant & Crane”. Blade exhibits various patriotic motifs including American eagle sitting on patriotic shield with ribbon which reads “E Pluribus Unum”. Brass scabbard is engraved with oak leaves. P guard hilt is slotted and has oak leaf decoration on knuckle bow. Shark skin grip is covered with triple twisted wire. CONDITION: Blade retains most of its original gold and 60% plus original blue. Blade overall is very good to fine with few scattered nicks in cutting surface. Grip is intact with wear and staining on high spots. Triple wire wrap is intact. Strong traces of gilt are found on hilt and solid brass scabbard. 4-35337 JS8 (2,000-3,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008
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