American Short Saber and Scabbard

Description:

American Short Saber and Scabbard, c. early to mid-19th century, brass hilt with leather-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade, black leather scabbard with brass throat and drag, blade lg. 25, overall lg. 30 1/4 in.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum.
Estimate $300-500

Blade and hilt have some patina appropriate to its age.


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