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Lot 1045:William Horstmann & Sons Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword with Sc

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1045:William Horstmann & Sons Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword with Sc

September 15th, 2013|Rock Island, IL
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William Horstmann & Sons Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword with Scabbard

Regulation pattern Civil War officer's sword measuring 35 3/4 inches overall, with a 30 3/4 inch curved double fuller blade etched with patriotic designs and scrollwork on the sides, "IRON PROOF" on the spine, the Horstmann Philadelphia address on the right side, and a stamped "8" on the left ricasso. Cast brass guard and hilt, with cut through and engraved vine and oak leaf patterns, and a brass wire wrapped rayskin grip. With a gilt brass fitted brown leather scabbard.

ConditionGood. Patches of spotting and brown patina are present on the blade, with approximately 40% of the original nickel finish, showing strong etching overall. The hilt has turned a mixed aged patina overall, with some verdigris around the guard and minor handling marks on the grip wrap. Traces of original gilt finish are present on the scabbard fittings, especially around the suspension bands, with a dark aged patina on the brass, scuffing and cracks on the leather, and mild handling marks overall.
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TypeOther
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Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1720
Catalog page22
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