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Lot 3153

A lot of two unusual Model 1860 staff & field officer's swords
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10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$561.60 inc. premium

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A lot of two unusual Model 1860 staff & field officer's swords

Comprising: 1) 30 inch blade of unsharpened diamond section, etched on gold ground with florals and military motifs; inscribed Su. Barbora/Odbor. 213. Ricasso with retailer's marking Benziger Bros./Cincinati, Ohio. Gilt brass hilt of standard pattern with lion mask on quillon terminal; folding counter guard displays shield motif. Silver-plated bronze grip cast with florals and bound with 3 strands of wire. Nickel-plated scabbard with gilt brass acanthus motif three-ring fittings. 2) Etched 30 inch diamond section blade with eagle motif and U.S. on opposite side. Silver-plated hilt with folding countergaurd and cast spread eagle shell. Shagreen grip with silver wire wrap. Scabbard silver plated with deluxe two-ring silver-plated fittings; top fitting displays large US.
Condition: 1) Blade shows generous traces of gold ground with minor light pitting. Hilt retains majority of gilt finish. Scabbard retains most of nickel finish with light pitting and some marking; fittings retain traces of gilt. 2) Blade worn with some etching visible and scattered dark spots. Hilt retains much silver plating with unpolished patina; shagreen with areas of wear. Scabbard dull with some pitting and nickel missing in spots.

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