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A lot of two Model 1860 staff & field officer's swords -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$351 inc. premium
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A lot of two Model 1860 staff & field officer's swords
Comprising: 1) Diamond section etched 30 inch blade retailer marked by Bent & Bush,/Boston, Mass; inscribed US/Lieut. J.A. Carter F.J.Y. Regt. with floral and military motifs. Hilt brass with gilt having folding counterguard; shagreen grip with brass wire wrap. Unusual scabbard of blued steel with usual brass 3 ring mounts; star on drag. 2) Diamond section 30 3/4 inch etched blade stamped GERMANY and marked by retailer Horstmann/Philadelphia; exceptional etched military motifs with eagle, arms, and U.S. Standard brass gilt hilt with folding counterguard; shagreen grip wrapped with brass wire. Scabbard is nickel plated steel with cast brass standard three ring mounts.
Condition: 1)Blade very good with etching worn slightly. Hilt retains majority of gilt; shagreen has a few chips. Scabbard retains much of blue finish but has areas of pitting and missing blue. 2) Blade shows pitting on 5 inches at end of blade; otherwise very sharp etching and clean blade. Hilt retains nearly none of gilt finish, has a nice even unpolished patina; shagreen is without flaws. Scabbard is dull with areas light pitting.
Condition: 1)Blade very good with etching worn slightly. Hilt retains majority of gilt; shagreen has a few chips. Scabbard retains much of blue finish but has areas of pitting and missing blue. 2) Blade shows pitting on 5 inches at end of blade; otherwise very sharp etching and clean blade. Hilt retains nearly none of gilt finish, has a nice even unpolished patina; shagreen is without flaws. Scabbard is dull with areas light pitting.




