07-29-200607-29-2006
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2345Boston
July 29, 2006 10:00 AMCalender
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Artillery Officer's Sword and Belt

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$764$650
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2345Location: BostonDate / Time: July 29, 2006 10:00AM

Description:

Artillery Officer's Sword and Belt, first half 19th century, with reeded ivory hilt, brass guard and mounts, engraved blade with a single fuller and morrocan leather belt, lg. 37 3/4 in., (drag missing).

Provenance: Descended in the family of Captain John Barnes (1795-1864),Cheshire, Connecticut.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Keywords

Artillery Officer , brass guard , Connecticut, John Barnes, Cheshire