December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
1) An early 19th century American swordbelt of red morocco leather, 2 7/8 inches wide, with two strap hangers for the sword or saber and a narrow crossbelt to support the weight of such, to run across the right shoulder (Sam Browne belt style); with gilt-embossed patterns and motifs decorating all components. [WITH] 2) A late Georgian or early Victorian waistbelt of buff leather, 1 1/8 inches wide, with gilt-brass mounts, consisting of lionshead clasp and rings. PROVENANCE: The first acquired from Doug Heiser in 2001, the latter purchased as lot 1201 at the Bosleys sale of 14 SEP 2001. CONDITION: American belt in fair condition, with surface and edge wear; British belt in very good condition, with leather supple and most of gilding still intact on mounts.