American Dog/Lion Head Saber

Description:

American Dog/Lion Head Saber, c. 1760-80, brass hilt with brass branches, a crude brass dog's head pommel, oak grip with brass ferrule, iron blade with a single fuller, blade lg. 26 1/4, overall lg. 32 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000

Brass has some patination and the hilt is a little loose and some age appropriate wear on the wooden grip, blade is a dark plum color, overall in very good condition.


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