VERY RARE CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA ANTEBELLUM NAVAL SABER.

VERY RARE CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA ANTEBELLUM NAVAL SABER. This is a rarely offered “Eyland & Hayden, Charleston, SC” agent marked Naval saber in wonderful condition. This sword exhibits a serpent headed pommel with a snake shaped knuckle guard with snakes head terminating in serpent’s mouth. Scabbard is profusely engraved retaining much of its orig bright gilt as can be seen in the pictures, as does the hilt. The blade is beautifully etched in blue/gold with patriotic and floral motifs. CONDITION: Excellent 31″ blade retains much gilt & blue finish. Ivory handle has age check running its length but remains sound. Scabbard is sound with several dents & scrapes. Only a handful of examples are known, with minor design differences in the guard. These are much rarer than the better known Dolphin’s head naval sword. 4-45204 JS203 (5,500-7,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2363	$6,900.00	VERY RARE CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA ANTEBELLUM NAVAL SABER. This is a rarely offered “Eyland & Hayden, Charleston, SC” agent marked Naval saber in wonderful condition. This sword exhibits a serpent headed pommel with a snake shaped knuckle guard with snakes head terminating in serpent’s mouth. Scabbard is profusely engraved retaining much of its orig bright gilt as can be seen in the pictures, as does the hilt. The blade is beautifully etched in blue/gold with patriotic and floral motifs. CONDITION: Excellent 31″ blade retains much gilt & blue finish. Ivory handle has age check running its length but remains sound. Scabbard is sound with several dents & scrapes. Only a handful of examples are known, with minor design differences in the guard. These are much rarer than the better known Dolphin’s head naval sword. 4-45204 JS203 (5,500-7,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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