Eagle-pommel Sword with Partial Scabbard

Description:

Eagle-pommel Sword with Partial Scabbard, c. early to mid-19th century, brass eagle pommel and hilt, bone grip, engraved steel blade with foliate designs and a panoply of arms, black leather scabbard missing the upper section and throat, blade lg. 30, overall lg. 35 1/2 in.

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

Hilt is missing a small branch off the side of the counter-guard, blade has some pitting in spots, scabbard is missing the throat.


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