GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
ANTEBELLUM "A.W. SPIES" NEW YORK HORSEMAN SABER.37" overall, 31" blue and gold horseman blade with etched patriotic motifs including panoply of arms, large eagle with ribbon inscribed "E Pluribus Unum". Blade retains much of its orig bright blue and gold decoration and maker marked "A. W. SPIES". Sword is made in the French style and dates circa 1830. All brass mounted including steel scabbard. SIZE: CONDITION: Blade is fine retaining 80% fire blue and gold highlights. Rest of blade is bright and still in polish. Knuckle bow has a braised repair at pommel and a crack about 3" below pommel in short branch. Steel scabbard body is grey/bright with areas of staining and light denting. Throat is missing one screw. Brass mounts have a light mustard patina. 51702-3 JS (2,000-3,000)