11-02-201311-02-2013
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
November 2, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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Wilkinson Bicentennial Presentation Sword

Sell one like this
$600$500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2684MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: November 02, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

Wilkinson Bicentennial Presentation Sword, c. 1976, silver-hilt with thirteen small diamonds on pommel, and three sapphires on handguard, counter-guard has eagles on each side, and blade marked UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1976 on one side, and WILKINSON SWORD LONDON on the other, and numbered 473 out of 1,000, has a gold metallic sword knot, a mahogany mounting board, the original shipping box, and leather sock to store the sword, blade lg. 30, overall lg. 37 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500

In like-new condition with some tarnish and patina on silver hilt.


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Keywords

counter-guard, United States, LONDON