Revised: 3/9/2018

Please Note: There was a typographical error. The estimate should be $4,000-$5,000.

HIGH GRADE STATUE GRIP MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPTAIN HENRY FALES, MAYHEW GUARDS, 10TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER MILITIA.

31-1/2″ lustrous Clauber blade with gold highlighted 9″ patriotic panels mounted in silver-plated solid brass scabbard with gilt relief mounts. Hilt features a full standing silver-plated Indian maiden wearing tobacco leaf skirt. Pommel exhibits a full relief American eagle on patriotic shield. This is quite an ornate Civil War era surplus sword with “1873” presentation. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains virtually all its orig luster with only minor blemishes. Hilt and scabbard and mountings retain about half of their orig silver and gold plating. Drag is missing its retaining screw. 53094-150 (4,000-5,000) – Lot 2290

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
	2290	$7,475.00	Revised: 3/9/2018 Please Note: There was a typographical error. The estimate should be $4,000-$5,000. HIGH GRADE STATUE GRIP MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPTAIN HENRY FALES, MAYHEW GUARDS, 10TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER MILITIA. 31-1/2″ lustrous Clauber blade with gold highlighted 9″ patriotic panels mounted in silver-plated solid brass scabbard with gilt relief mounts. Hilt features a full standing silver-plated Indian maiden wearing tobacco leaf skirt. Pommel exhibits a full relief American eagle on patriotic shield. This is quite an ornate Civil War era surplus sword with “1873” presentation. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Blade retains virtually all its orig luster with only minor blemishes. Hilt and scabbard and mountings retain about half of their orig silver and gold plating. Drag is missing its retaining screw. 53094-150 (4,000-5,000) – Lot 2290 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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HIGH GRADE STATUE GRIP MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPTAIN HENRY FALES, MAYHEW GUARDS, 10TH MASSACHUSETTS VOLUNTEER MILITIA.