FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE AMERICAN “HORSEHEAD” MOUNTED OFFICER’S SWORD CIRCA 1835.

American horseheads are rare to begin with and this example has no peers. The 33″ wide curved blade is decorated with patriotic motifs including a gold 3″ eagle with riband reading “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on a blued background. Checkered “certifiable antique ivory” grip is backed by horse’s mane which terminates into a large open-mouthed stallion holding stirrup hilt in his teeth. Heavy brass scabbard is deeply engraved with floral, geometric and patriotic motifs. It is rare to find an eagle head in such extraordinary condition, much less a horsehead, which is hundreds of times rarer. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Collection, Simon Handlesman Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Scabbard & hilt retain 90% plus orig gold plating with scuffs & wear to high areas. Scabbard has several dents, especially at drag from use that do not affect aesthetics. Blade retains much of its orig polish & 95% plus orig gold, and 85% plus orig blue. Remainder of blade is gray with areas of staining & pitting. Certifiable antique orig ivory grip. Several small chips near pommel which do not affect aesthetics. 49110-1 JS IVORY (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3334

Auction: Firearms - October 2015

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
	3334	$16,100.00	FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE AMERICAN “HORSEHEAD” MOUNTED OFFICER’S SWORD CIRCA 1835. American horseheads are rare to begin with and this example has no peers. The 33″ wide curved blade is decorated with patriotic motifs including a gold 3″ eagle with riband reading “E PLURIBUS UNUM” on a blued background. Checkered “certifiable antique ivory” grip is backed by horse’s mane which terminates into a large open-mouthed stallion holding stirrup hilt in his teeth. Heavy brass scabbard is deeply engraved with floral, geometric and patriotic motifs. It is rare to find an eagle head in such extraordinary condition, much less a horsehead, which is hundreds of times rarer. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Collection, Simon Handlesman Collection. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our "Ivory Position Statement" and the "Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object." This information is located in the front section of our catalog. CONDITION: Scabbard & hilt retain 90% plus orig gold plating with scuffs & wear to high areas. Scabbard has several dents, especially at drag from use that do not affect aesthetics. Blade retains much of its orig polish & 95% plus orig gold, and 85% plus orig blue. Remainder of blade is gray with areas of staining & pitting. Certifiable antique orig ivory grip. Several small chips near pommel which do not affect aesthetics. 49110-1 JS IVORY (12,500-17,500) – Lot 3334 Auction: Firearms - October 2015 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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FINEST KNOWN EXAMPLE AMERICAN “HORSEHEAD” MOUNTED OFFICER’S SWORD CIRCA 1835.