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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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