US MODEL 1840 FOOT INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH GOLD BLADE AND ENGRAVED BRASS SCABBARD.

This is a rare American pattern in relatively fine condition, full firm marked on 31″ blade “W. H. HORSTMANN / & SONS / PHILADELPHIA”. Blade has gold background with raised relief patriotic motifs. Brass scabbard is florally engraved with an American eagle on shield between ring mounts. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade retains virtually all of its orig polish and most of its orig gold highlights, though fading. Scabbard and hilt retain 20%+ gold plating with balance mottled, brass patina. Ribbed copper grip retains about half its silver plate with has patinaed black. 52865-61 JS (800-1,200) – Lot 3101

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	3101	$2,012.50	US MODEL 1840 FOOT INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH GOLD BLADE AND ENGRAVED BRASS SCABBARD. This is a rare American pattern in relatively fine condition, full firm marked on 31″ blade “W. H. HORSTMANN / & SONS / PHILADELPHIA”. Blade has gold background with raised relief patriotic motifs. Brass scabbard is florally engraved with an American eagle on shield between ring mounts. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade retains virtually all of its orig polish and most of its orig gold highlights, though fading. Scabbard and hilt retain 20%+ gold plating with balance mottled, brass patina. Ribbed copper grip retains about half its silver plate with has patinaed black. 52865-61 JS (800-1,200) – Lot 3101 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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US MODEL 1840 FOOT INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH GOLD BLADE AND ENGRAVED BRASS SCABBARD.