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Description:
Russian Sword and Scabbard, c. 19th century, brass hilt with leather wrapped (mostly lost),steel blade with Cyrillic letters engraved on the blade, and a leather scabbard with brass fittings, blade lg. 30 1/2, overall lg. 36 in.
Provenance: Sold to benefit the preservation of the collections of the Danvers Historical Society.
Estimate $200-300
Grips has lost most of its leather wrap, scabbard has some leather loss, but in overall good condition.
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Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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