AMER AUGUST 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, August 24, 2015.
COLLECTION OF 10 AMERICAN 19TH CENTURY SWORDS.All from a local estate, these 10 swords vary in date from the 1830''s and later. 1) Circa 1830 brass stirrup hilted mounted officers sword with fine blue and gold decoration to 33" blade, in brass mounted leather scabbard with one leather sword hanger and improvised pair of sword knots. 2) Circa 1830 eagle pommel officer sword with carved, fluted bone grip. Brass hilt with classic 5 ball decoration. 3) Model 1860 US staff and field officers sword, maker marked "Bent & Bush, Boston, Mass" with brass mounted metal scabbard. Blade exhibits most of its orig finish and etched decoration with minor staining. 4) Rare regulation US Coast Guard Officers Sword in very fine condition including original sword knot, with name of "T. Sampson" etched on blade. This sword is made after the pattern 1852 US Navy. Coast Guard swords are rarely seen, and this sword dates from the early 20th century. 5) Regulation Model 1852 US Naval Officers Sword by "N S Meyer" in very fine condition with sword knot. Blade is near new and dates from the 20th century. 6) Lion pommeled horseman''s saber, Knights of Pythias. 7) Grand Army of the Republic with a recent string tag which says "Richmond Pillsbury, Private Company C 19th Massachusetts Infantry". Sword scabbard drag is attached by a piece of tape, frog has unusual attachment made from 1890 dated Indian head penny, which is about the date of this sword. 8), 9), 10) 3 circa 1890 fraternal swords in fine condition. One sword with "P M" as initials for organization has a certifiable, antique elephant ivory grip with etched detail. Fraternal swords have their orig chamois carrying sleeves. The Knights Templar sword with brass scabbard was made by "The Ames Sword Company, Chicopee, Mass" and has a very fine blade. [i][b]Special Note:[/b] This item contains or is made of ivory. [b]Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to[/b] our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object.” This information is located in the insert included with your catalog.[/i] SIZE: CONDITION: Collection overall very good to fine. 1) Complete scabbard, slightly shrunk with age, missing frog button on top mount, brass patina, complete grip wrap with scuffs and wear at high areas. Blue and gold decoration 60-70% intact. 32" blade. 2) 32" straight blade has blue and gold decorations, including patriotic American shield with crossed cannon. Blade has areas of rust and pitting with only traces of blue remaining. Hilt exhibits traces of silver-plating with dark brass patina. 6) Guard loose into pommel, sharkskin grip has shrunken showing 1/2" gap, nickle plated blade has bubbling and rust, scabbard is heavily rusted and pitted. 1013-1 WAG (1,000-1,500)