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Lot 1198:Two American Swords

December 5th, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1198:Two American Swords

December 5th, 2014|Rock Island, IL
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Two American Swords

Both swords are in the style of 1820-era American Officer's swords with a straight single fuller blade, ball-accented knuckle guard and counterguard, and a ribbed and serrated bone grip. 1) Artillery Officer Sword 38 1/4 inches overall with a 32 3/4 inch blade decorated with 16 1/4 inch panels of niter blue and martial scroll engraving with gold fill. Silver finished brass hilt with a "pillow" shaped pommel. With a brown leather scabbard. 2) Officer Style Sword 36 3/4 inches overall with a 30 1/8 inch blade, steel hilt and an "urn" shaped pommel.

Condition1) Very good, with light dings and a mixed gray patina on the blade, 40% of the original niter blue and gold, 30% of the well aged silver on the hilt, and mild handling marks overall. The scabbard is fair with parts absent. 2) Good. The blade shows a mixed gray patina overall with a significant number of dings on the upper third of the edge and scattered pitting. A similar patina is present on the hilt with a loose ferrule and minor chips of the finely colored grip.
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Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1861
Catalog page87
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