GUN SPRING 2018
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/21/2018
GROUP OF 8 ANTIQUE SWORDS PLUS MISCELLANEOUS SWORD PARTS.1) Model 1852 Naval Officer's sword with blade presentation to "WILLIAM O'CONNOR, USS NEW JERSEY, 1918" along with 8 of O'Connor's medals including numbered and/or named campaign medals for West Indies, Philippines, Cuban Pacification, China Relief and a named Sampson medal with 4 bars, though detached. 2) Model 1852 Naval Officer's sword, 20th century. 3) 20th century 1852 Naval Officer's sword inscribed in panel which appears later than manufactures sword "HALSEY". 4) 20th century US Naval Officer's sword. 5) 20th century, Wilkinson small sword with knight's head pommel. 6) Model 1902 US Officer's sword named to "JASON HERNANDEZ". 7) US Model 1872 Cavalry Officer's saber by J. H. Wilson. 8) Commemorative Wilkinson miniature broadsword. In addition to swords, there is a loose 20th century German foot officer's blade and scabbard, 1860 Militia Staff scabbard, Model 1840 Cavalry scabbard and Model 1840 Artillery scabbard. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: Swords overall are mostly very good to fine. The medals all have frayed ribbons, some are detached, but surfaces are good with patina. 53094-147 JS (3,000-4,000)