10-27-201610-27-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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Small Sword

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$369$300
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2946MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2016 10:00AM

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, Netherlands