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2371
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$2,587.50
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AMERICAN NAPOLEONIC STYLE MOUNTED OFFICER’S SABER. Sword exhibits a lion headed pommel where a knuckle bow comes from his mouth and terminates into a quillon with another lions head. Brass scabbard and brass hilt are decorated with various floral and geometric designs along with languets with different panoply of arms. Blade etch is a mixture of white and blue and gold panels. Motifs include a liberty cap, panoply of arms and a large American eagle with “E Plurbus Eunim” in a banner. Grip is black colored leather with twisted wire. CONDITION: Blade overall is white/gray. Decorated panels retain some original luster and gold and bright blue as can be seen in photos. Brass pommel, hilt and scabbard overall are very good with all details of casting and engraving crisp and discernible. Scabbard and hilt are cleaned leaving a yellow patina with darker backgrounds. Leather grip is solid, though scuffed and scraped in several areas. 8-76273 JS15 (2,500-3,500)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 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. |