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BAILEY SILVER HILTED REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA HANGER. 25-1/2” “ANDREA FARARA” marked blade. Though this sword is unmarked, it is a known product, J. Bailey added his name generally to top mount of scabbard, which is lacking here. Cross guard has two eagle-headed quillons, central device on cross guard has eagle over spray of arms. Opposite side has lion’s head over spray of arms. Pommel has grotesque face. Grip is spiral cut horn dyed black. This sword is a nearly identical to George Washington’s sword, which is at in the Smithsonian Institute. CONDITION: Blade is gray with scattered areas of pitting and nicks in blade. Horn grip lacks wire wrap, otherwise grip is very good. Hollow cross guard has bend and crack in one quillon. Pommel cap has a piece of metal missing from the mouth of the grotesque face. 4-56989 JS153 (3,500-4,500)
Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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. |