Militaria, Clocks, & Science
Description:
Small Sword, Europe, early 19th century, silvered hilt with cast floral decoration, lion's head quillon, guard with Netherlands coat of arms, mother-of-pearl grip, narrow triangular blade blued at the top and with gilt enhanced etching, overall lg. 37 in.
Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Note: Sword believed to have belonged to Captain DePontiere, one of Major General Baron de Steuben's aides in the Revolution.
Estimate $100-200
Good overall condition.
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Keywords
George Snook, de Steuben, DePontiere, NetherlandsChristopher D. Fox
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