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Two Knight's-head Pommel Swords

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$523$425
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2763TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 28, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Two Knight's-head Pommel Swords, c. mid-19th century, brass hilts with knight's head pommels, bone grips, and steel blades engraved with foliate designs, blade lg. 31, overall lg. 37 1/2 in.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum.
Estimate $200-400

Both in good condition with some varnish from museum storage, some patina on the blade, and no scabbards.


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Keywords

head, Pommel Swords, steel blades, Fort Ticonderoga Museum