Sold for:
$711
$711
Gilt Brass and Engraved Steel Naval Presentation Sword Enterprise, c. 1852, America, 28 1/4-inch single-edged tapering blade having one side with decorative motifs including knotted tassels, an anchor, and an eagle surmounted by sunburst, and lettered "USN" and "THE/ENTERPRISE/NEWPORT/R.I.," the obverse similarly decorated and further embellished with a union shield and trophy of war, cast pierced and gilt brass hilt lettered "USN," guard terminating in a dolphin, wire-wrapped grip, pommel with an embossed eagle, scabbard with brass mounts incorporating knots and dolphin at tip. scabbard with weakening in middle.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
