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A lot of three U.S. Model 1860 staff & field officer's swords -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$468 inc. premium
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A lot of three U.S. Model 1860 staff & field officer's swords
Comprising: 1) Unusual example with 30 inch etched blade, the gilt brass pommel with fixed counterguard and bosun's whistle quillon; grey shagreen and silver wire-wrapped grip; nickeled scabbard. 2) Example retailed by Bent & Bush of Boston; etched 30 inch blade; gilt brass hilt without counterguard; black leather and gilt wire-wrapped grip; nickeled scabbard with gilt mounts. 3) Unusual example, possibly a cadet sword, retailed by DeMoulin Bros. & Co. of Greenville, Ill., 29 inch blade etched with strapwork and initials A.H.A.; brass hilt with undecorated counterguard and pommel; cast hilt bound with brass wire; nickeled scabbard.
Condition: 1) Fine, blade with minor spotting, hilt with most gilt finish, nickel slightly frosted. 2) Fine, minor wear to gilding, one small dent to scabbard. 3) Blade fine, hilt with dark patina, scabbard with wear and spotting.
Condition: 1) Fine, blade with minor spotting, hilt with most gilt finish, nickel slightly frosted. 2) Fine, minor wear to gilding, one small dent to scabbard. 3) Blade fine, hilt with dark patina, scabbard with wear and spotting.