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Lot 5119Y

A militia officer's sword retailed by Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia
circa 1843-60

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11 June 2012, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

US$1,500 - US$2,500

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A militia officer's sword retailed by Horstmann & Sons of Philadelphia
circa 1843-60

Straight 33 inch single edged blade with tapering full-length fuller and 17 inch panel etched and engraved with panels of foliage; one side with U.S., variously framed by stars, acanthus, beaded and embattled bands and flames; the reverse with Federal eagle, the ricasso with the King's head mark of Weyersberg. Brass hilt comprising large, downcurving shell molded with an oak branch and framed by a raised acanthus border; straight, flared quillons of round section; double chain guard; helmet pommel. Elephant ivory grip carved with spiral panels, alternately plain and with foliage. Brass three-ring scabbard engraved with foliage and Federal eagle, the frog stud molded with addorsed C-scrolls; reverse with scroll-form maker's markings Horstmann/& Sons/Makers/Philada.
Condition: Fine blade retaining most original polish and showing scattered small patches of corrosion. Hilt with dark patina, one quillon slightly bent. Grip with one full-length age crack and some chipping below pommel. Scabbard with smooth, clean brass.
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