$738
Continental-made Sword for the American Market, c. early 19th century, brass hilt with bird's head pommel, wire-wrapped leather grip, steel blade with a single fuller with half of the blade blued and with crude gilt foliate designs, panoply of arms, and American motifs, leather scabbard with a brass throat and drag, blade lg. 27, overall lg. 32 1/2 in. Estimate $400-600 Some patination on the hilt and wear on the leather grip, throat is loose on the scabbard, in overall good condition. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-04
