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Lot 3155

A lot of two Model 1860 staff & field officer's swords
-Select US Arms Type-

10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$374.40 inc. premium

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

Comprising: 1) 30 inch diamond section etched blade with usual military motifs and US; retailer marked Lippincott/Chicago/Ill. Standard gilt brass cast hilt having cast faux wire wrap grip and folding counterguard. Usual three ring nickel scabbard with brass mounts with star on drag. 2) Diamond section etched 30 inch unsharpened blade marked with retailer JRS. H. Hirsch/& Co./Chicago. Ill.. Brass gilt hilt having standard motifs and folding counterguard; shagreen grip wrapped with brass wire. Usual nickel three ring scabbard with with gilt brass mounts.
Condition: 1) Blade is fine showing no pitting and clear etching. Hilt retains large portion of gilt. Scabbard mounts retain generous portion of gilt; nickel showing a few dark areas, areas of wear and peppered patina. 2) Blade shows some pitting and scuff marks; etching is still very clear. Hilt retains minor traces of gilt; shagreen grip has a small chip. Scabbard with a small dent near drag, with dull patina and peppered areas of pitting.

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