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Three Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Swords

Sell one like this
$615$500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2763TLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 28, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Three Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Swords, c. mid to late 19th century, a sword with gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade, and a steel scabbard engraved PRESENTED TO/Com. Sergt. E.J. Rice by Co. C./22nd Regt. N.G.N.Y., a sword with a gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade, and a blued-steel scabbard with brass fittings, and a sword with a gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade marked SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/SPRINGFIELD/MASS. U.S.A., and a steel scabbard with brass fittings.
Estimate $300-500

All in good condition, one with folding counter-guard missing the spring and ball.


The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Keywords

steel scabbard, steel blade, Field Officer, blued-steel scabbard, Massachusetts, United States, folding counter-guard