REVOLUTIONARY WAR “GARGOYLE” HEAD HANGER.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR “GARGOYLE” HEAD HANGER. These English made swords can predate the American Revolution: circa 1745-1765 and are made for the American market according to George Neuman in his book “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”. This sword with about a 24” blade is American in style with running wolf motif and date “1776”. You couldn’t have a better date on a Rev. War sword. Hilt is solid cast with spiral grip terminating into monster’s head with branched knuckle bow protruding from monster’s mouth into a double clam shell shaped guard. This sword retains its original tooled leather scabbard with brass mounts in remarkably fine condition. The scabbard has an integral elongated frog button sewn directly into scabbard several inches below throat. The backside of scabbard is interestingly made with two slender 1″ pieces of leather running the entire length of the scabbard requiring three rows of stitching which forms an interesting design as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown and pitted overall. Markings on blade are very good. Hilt and scabbard mounts are brass and cleaned. Scabbard mottled with most of its original surface. Scattered bubbling and crazing to surface with scattered scuffs, scrapes and scratches. Frog button is present but loose. Original brass throat and drag have scattered scratches and scrapes but are sound. 4-39647 JS27 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2409	$0.00	REVOLUTIONARY WAR “GARGOYLE” HEAD HANGER. These English made swords can predate the American Revolution: circa 1745-1765 and are made for the American market according to George Neuman in his book “Battle Weapons of the American Revolution”. This sword with about a 24” blade is American in style with running wolf motif and date “1776”. You couldn’t have a better date on a Rev. War sword. Hilt is solid cast with spiral grip terminating into monster’s head with branched knuckle bow protruding from monster’s mouth into a double clam shell shaped guard. This sword retains its original tooled leather scabbard with brass mounts in remarkably fine condition. The scabbard has an integral elongated frog button sewn directly into scabbard several inches below throat. The backside of scabbard is interestingly made with two slender 1″ pieces of leather running the entire length of the scabbard requiring three rows of stitching which forms an interesting design as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown and pitted overall. Markings on blade are very good. Hilt and scabbard mounts are brass and cleaned. Scabbard mottled with most of its original surface. Scattered bubbling and crazing to surface with scattered scuffs, scrapes and scratches. Frog button is present but loose. Original brass throat and drag have scattered scratches and scrapes but are sound. 4-39647 JS27 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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