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925
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$690.00
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LOT OF THREE AMERICAN SWORDS. 1) 1830 vintage stirrup hilted horseman’s saber. 34” blade etched with American motifs. Blade was blue and gold. CONDITION: Has traces of gold, no blue left. Grip missing wrap. 2) Model 1872 Cavalry officer’s saber. Circa WWI. Blade marked “H. V. ALLIEN, NEW YORK”. CONDITION: Blade is fine with etched panels. Hilt and scabbard are white metal plated. Sharkskin grip has warpage and separation. Original triple wire is present. 3) Early 20th C. cruciform guard American sword with engineers castle in languet below an American eagle. Eagle capstan holds chain in its mouth attached to crossguard. Blade is gold etched and agent marked, “J. H. WILSON MAKER, PHILA”. Gold plated brass scabbard and gold plated hilt and pommel. Brown leather grip with twisted wire. CONDITION: Very good overall. 4-51097 JS76 (400-600)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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. |