February 24-26th 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2017
Comprising: A) Early 20th Century Knights of Pythius Ceremonial Lion's Pommel sword. Nickel plated curved single fuller steel blade, one side marked "PETTIBONE//BROS./MFG. CO" , etched panel with intertwined "KP" on other, both sides with etched panels, one with a name. Brass hilt with lion's head pommel, two branches on left side and shark skin grip wrapped with brass wire. Complete with nickel plated scabbard with relief cast brass mounts. Reverse of guard embossed "U/R". Excellent condition, some patina on brass and light freckling of surface rust on blade and scabbard. B) Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer's Sword, Tapered steel blade, one side etched with "K.C. Bradford" in a pane, the other with "F.C.Y.D. Association" in a panel and top marked "AMES MFG./Co/CHICOPEE/MASS." Brass hilt with cast arms on both sides of knuckle bow and an eagle on guard and pommel. Complete with nickel plated scabbard with brass mounts and chain hanger. Very good condition, gilt excellent on hilt, blade shows some wear and light freckling, scabbard shows some light surface patina. C) Mameluke-hilted U.S. Marine Corps Officer's Sword. Curved single fuller steel blade, nickel plated with etched panels, one side "UNITED STATES MARINES" in a panel surrounded by scrolls with 5-pointed star maker's mark at top marked "PROVED" in gilt center. The other side with etched panels reading "UNITED STATES MARINES" and "Philip E. Lacy" in panels surrounded by American flag and Marine insignia. Spine etched with florals and marked "USMC App. Serial #322." Two piece tan plastic grips, gilt brass hilt with acorn finials and languettes. Nickel plated scabbard with brass mounts. Excellent condition with a few light storage marks.
Blade Length
(A)35 - 1/2", (B)30", (C)32 - 1/2"
Overall Length
(A)42", (B)35 - 1/2" (C)38 - 3/4"