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Lot 5153

A Brass hilted sword American, probably Connecticut, late 18th century

8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

US$2,000 - US$4,000

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A Brass hilted sword American, probably Connecticut, late 18th century

Slightly curved 27 inch English single fuller blade; blade marked on both sides with running fox, possibly Samuel Harvey; probably form an English grenadier's hanger. Brass hilt with slotted guard, ovoid pommel and rectangular cutouts on knucklebow and guard, quillon with forward curve. Walnut grip with sheet brass caps on both ends.
Condition: Excellent. Blade with some nicks on sharp edge, overall dark pitted patina, mark on right side somewhat faint. Hilt polished with scattered marks from use; some illegible markings on back of guard. Grip excellent with some scratches and marks from use.
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Note: This sword was sold for $350 at The Sword Collection of Vincent J. Palange/Oct 27, 1971 sale. It is illustrated on page 72, lot 232.

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