May 27, 2020 Founders & Patriots
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/27/2020
The head measures about 5" overall with a 2" crescent cutting edge. The left side of the blade is engraved with a cross surrounded by a punch-dot border. The top edge of the blade is crosshatched as well. The haft is faceted and towards the end, there is a rectangular section decorated with incised folky star designs and there are incised x's towards the head. CONDITION: Head shows some scattered pitting and is hand-forged. Brown patina overall. Haft appears to be period and some wear and scattered marks, two rosehead nails have been put into the top to secure the head more tightly. PROVENANCE: Ex. Jim Dresslar Collection, previously sold as lot 347 in sale number 387 at Bennett's Premier Auctions in Ashland, Ohio.
Paperwork
Letter from previous owner