GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
RARE AND VERY FINE AMERICAN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, CIRCA 1835.This is among the finest examples you will find of a large heavy bladed pre-regulation 1841 naval officer's sword with 29" quill back blade with a lustrous etched blade with naval motifs including large 5" panel reading "UNITED STATES NAVY". Blade is also maker marked "W H HORSTMANN & CO PHILADELPHIA". Grip is white large grain sharkskin, pommel is open beaked eagle with feathers running down the backstrap, mouth holding a multi-branched guard decorated with an American eagle sitting atop a fluted anchor, acorn quillon. Brass mounted scabbard has classic naval motifs of acorns & oak leaves, fluted anchor, and circle of stars. SIZE: CONDITION: Fine to very fine overall. Blade retains virtually all of its orig polish and luster with small areas of black staining and pitting. Mounts and hilt retain 90% bright orig gold plating. 52865-48 JS (1,500-2,500)