October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
Possibly used by an Indian, Frontiersman, or Long Hunter. Slightly curved blade shortened to 19-3/4" during period of use, deep narrow fuller on each side. Right side of the ricasso is stamped "N. Starr & Co.", left side stamped "US/1799". Iron stirrup hilt with forward facing quillon, iron pommel cap with integral backstrap. Wooden grip was re-wrapped during period of use with hide, iron wire, and scattered iron tacks. CONDITION: As found and uncleaned. Blade retains a grey patina, markings very good. Some nicks to edge from use. Hilt retains a dark brown patina, as do the tacks and wire wrap. Leather very good, showing age but no damage. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bill Guthman, Stan Smullen.