LOT OF TWO AMERICAN BIRDSHEAD POMMEL MOUNTED SWORDS.

LOT OF TWO AMERICAN BIRDSHEAD POMMEL MOUNTED SWORDS. These swords are European imports for American market. (1) 30″ long carved blade which is a 1-1/4″ wide with small engraved military motifs, stirrup shaped guard has languet with American eagle. Carved bone grip with brass mounted scabbard with engraved mounts. CONDITION: Blade is gray with remnants of gilt, scattered black staining & pitting. Grip lacks wire over cracked bone handle. Silver-plating to scabbard mounts & hilt is still present though missing in all the high areas. (2) Extra long 36″ curved blade with military motifs including an American shield over a liberty cap & guidon. Stirrup hilt is geometrically carved bone with brass ferrule & brass backstrap. Leather scabbard is brass mounted. CONDITION: Leather scabbard is dry, cracked but solid & complete. Drag is probably replacement as it has engraved decoration that does not match simple incised lines of top two mounts. Blade with much blue & gold etching. Only traces of blue & gold remain, however etched panels are all discernible. Maker’s mark on blade is indiscernible. Silver-plating remains in small amounts on hilt & top two scabbard mounts. 4-58142 JS24 (500-800)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	130	$1,150.00	LOT OF TWO AMERICAN BIRDSHEAD POMMEL MOUNTED SWORDS. These swords are European imports for American market. (1) 30″ long carved blade which is a 1-1/4″ wide with small engraved military motifs, stirrup shaped guard has languet with American eagle. Carved bone grip with brass mounted scabbard with engraved mounts. CONDITION: Blade is gray with remnants of gilt, scattered black staining & pitting. Grip lacks wire over cracked bone handle. Silver-plating to scabbard mounts & hilt is still present though missing in all the high areas. (2) Extra long 36″ curved blade with military motifs including an American shield over a liberty cap & guidon. Stirrup hilt is geometrically carved bone with brass ferrule & brass backstrap. Leather scabbard is brass mounted. CONDITION: Leather scabbard is dry, cracked but solid & complete. Drag is probably replacement as it has engraved decoration that does not match simple incised lines of top two mounts. Blade with much blue & gold etching. Only traces of blue & gold remain, however etched panels are all discernible. Maker’s mark on blade is indiscernible. Silver-plating remains in small amounts on hilt & top two scabbard mounts. 4-58142 JS24 (500-800) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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