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  • Lot #3111
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Lot 3111: Collector's Lot of Two American Eagle Head Swords

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Lot 3111: Collector's Lot of Two American Eagle Head Swords

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,100 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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Collector's Lot of Two American Eagle Head Swords

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Type: Other
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Item Views: 1334
Item Interest: Average
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Catalog Page: 75
Class: Other
Description:

Both swords have gilt brass hilt fittings, "screaming eagle" pommels, and gilt/niter blue accented scroll/patriotic etching. 1) Davis Watson & Company (Boston) Eagle Head Sword, 36 1/2 inches overall, with a 31 1/2 inch curved single fuller blade with the makers mark etched on the right ricasso. The stirrup guard is decorated with American eagle designs on the languets and starbursts on the knuckle bow, with a ribbed bone grip. With a leather scabbard, outfitted with silver finished brass furniture. 2) Eagle Head Sword, 35 1/4 inches overall with a 30 1/2 inch straight single fuller blade, clamshell "American eagle" languet, and mother of pearl grip panels. With a brass scabbard.

Rating Definition:

1) Very good. The blade shows mild spotting, with a few small dings/bends in the edge concentrated near the tip, over 60% of the original niter blue/gold finish, and fine detail in the decoration. The hilt retains traces of the original silver, with a well aged patina. A gap has formed between the grip and the hilt, with some light cracks and chips. The scabbard is very good, with some light cracking and wear. 2) Good with shortened and bent blade, with wear and spotting overall. The scabbard is dented and bent.



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