November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Lot consists of (A) 1790s to 1812-era wide red morocco sword belt with an oval silvered shoulder belt plate fixed as a waistbelt plate. Belt is 3" wide with tooled line decoration and several very small eagle stamps. 2 small buckles on one end of the belt and the remains of 2 fastening billets inside remain. One end of the belt would overlap and hide them. The silvered oval plate is mounted vertically and retains its 2 studs and hook, showing its original purpose. 2 narrow sword slings hang from rings sewn to the lower edge of the belt. A long portion of the shoulder support belt, folded red morocco leather like the other straps is present, attached to the rear sling ring inside the belt. 2 short, thin tabs with button holes extend from the lower edge of the belt, perhaps to attach to trouser or overall buttons. CONDITION: Very good. Tarnish to the silver. Dust and dirt to the leather. Narrow straps fragile. (B) Narrow red morocco waist belt of folded leather over a web core. Rectangular eagle plate in place, dating 1818 to circa 1835. Belt shows tears and losses. Blue fabric storage case shows moth damage and losses. CONDITION: Plate very good. Belt fair. (C) Pair iron shoe buckles. 18th century. Plain, blackened frames. Tongues in place, showing some some thin rust.