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Lot 3126

A scarce English horsehead pommel officer's saber
circa 1805
-Select US Arms Type-

10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$1,287 inc. premium

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A scarce English horsehead pommel officer's saber
circa 1805

Broad, curved and unmarked 30 inch single edged blade with shallow, nearly full-length fuller. Gilt brass stirrup hilt comprising languets molded with lion masks; broad guard with downcurving button quillon; slotted knucklebow, the exterior of the outer branches with a roped design; finely modeled horsehead pommel, the mane extending partly down the integral, faceted backstrap. Checkered one-piece elephant ivory grip.
Condition: Blade showing wear, areas of pitting and slightly rounded point. Hilt retains 90% plus gilt finish. Grip with chip to one side below pommel and with hairline crack to the reverse.
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Note: Illustrated on page 312 of "Swords and Sword Makers of England and Scotland" by Richard H. Bezdek.

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