Image Lot Price Description

878
$2,300.00

CONFEDERATE STYLE SWORD, UNKNOWN PATTERN. 30” unstopped fuller blade reminiscent of no known maker. Crude cast brass hilt similar to a naval cutlass. Grip appears to be wood covered in chord and wrapped in tarred leather which is sewn at spine. Scabbard is sewn at cutting edge. Brass mounts are pinned. Scabbard mounts are thin brass sheets with small ring mounts attached to edge. Middle ring mount missing. Blade of drag is missing and old sewn repair is found just above drag. CONDITION: Blade is grey/bright with old sharpening, several nicks in cutting edge. Brass mounts at hilt exhibit fine untouched deep patina. Grip is intact with some bubbling of the tar coating. Scabbard is sound with stitches broken. There is a new leather repair(sewn) just along seams above inscription. Blade of drag missing. Wm. Hancock Collection 4-58638 JS37 (2,000-4,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006
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