AMERICAN SWORDFISH BILL SWORD.

AMERICAN SWORDFISH BILL SWORD. Circa 1908. This nicely painted example of American folk art designed as a ceremonial sword, the blade painted with small vignettes including the date “1908”, the initials “ESC”, a swordfish breeching, a displayed eagle clutching two crossed flags and an American shield, and a small seascape within a vine border, mounted with a chip carved hilt applied with the name “ELIZABETH”. SIZE: 37″ l. CONDITION: Overall very nice original condition, with minor paint losses within the seascape, body of fish and wing of eagle. Loss minimal and easily restored. Additionally with a 1″ splinter at tip of blade and at juncture of handle. 9-96542 (600-800)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009

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
	3359	$345.00	AMERICAN SWORDFISH BILL SWORD. Circa 1908. This nicely painted example of American folk art designed as a ceremonial sword, the blade painted with small vignettes including the date “1908”, the initials “ESC”, a swordfish breeching, a displayed eagle clutching two crossed flags and an American shield, and a small seascape within a vine border, mounted with a chip carved hilt applied with the name “ELIZABETH”. SIZE: 37″ l. CONDITION: Overall very nice original condition, with minor paint losses within the seascape, body of fish and wing of eagle. Loss minimal and easily restored. Additionally with a 1″ splinter at tip of blade and at juncture of handle. 9-96542 (600-800) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2009 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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