02-25-202202-26-2022
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
February 25, 2022 12:00 PMCalender
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American Horseman's Saber

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$1,998$1,700
Auction: Sale #3950M - 3950MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: February 25, 2022 12:00PM

Description:

American Horseman's Saber, c. 1770-80, utilizing a brass hilt from a British infantry hanger with a heart-shaped counter guard and turned pommel, plain walnut grip; curved single-edge blade with false edge at tip and single fuller, etched inscription on both sides reading "Deus peopobis/[-]ius Contra nos," blade lg. 33 3/4, overall lg. 39 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,000-2,000

Hilt toned to a dark brown/yellow and is fairly tight; blade is toned to mostly deep gray/brown and has areas of moderate pitting.


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