Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2723TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: April 29, 2014 10:00AM
Description:
Model 1840 Musician's Sword and Scabbard, c. 1862, brass hilt with steel blade marked COLLINS & CO./HARTFORD/CONN./1862, black leather scabbard with brass throat and drag, blade lg. 28, overall lg. 34 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
Some patina on brass hilt, blade is in very good condition, some light cracking on scabbard finish.
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