December 10, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2019
Probably American, third quarter of the 18th century. The slightly curved imported single edged blade has a single fuller and is stamped on both sides with six stars and a moon. The brass guard has an elongated piercing on each side of the blade and a forward curved quillon. There are two branches on the right side. The cast and chased grotesque lion's head pommel has an integral brass spine. The grip is wrapped with braided rope and has a ferrule at the base. The sword has a portion of its original leather scabbard with cross-hatched designs and a brass throat mount with stud. CONDITION: Blade retains a cleaned surface with some nicks to edge and some scattered areas of light pitting. Hilt retains a mellowing patina with some dark areas and marks from use. Scabbard shows crazing and losses to surface, mount retains an unpolished patina. A very attractive and unusual lion's head pommel saber. DMG. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of George M. Rapport.