Asian and Emporium Auction
Fri, Jan 15, 2021 09:00AM EST
Lot 453
Ames Musician's Sword and Roby Cavalry Saber
Estimate: $400 - $600
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
1840 model musician's sword, marked "Ames Mfg.Co./Chicopee Mass", opposing side of ricasso marked "U.S./G.G.(S.)/1861", faux braided wire grip, 27-1/2 in. blade; 1860 model cavalry saber, marked "C. Roby/W. Chelmsford/Mass", also marked "U.S./1864/A.G.M.", three bar hilt, 34-1/2 in. blade, possibly associated scabbardNote: On the Ames musician's sword, G.G.S., with a faint impression of the final letter, stands for inspector, George G. Saunders.A.G.M. on the cavalry saber indicates the inspector was Alfred G. Manning. - Provenance: Private Collection
Ames marking faint and nearly indecipherable on musician's sword, scratches, pitting to blade (mostly at tip), blade likely cut down to current length; cavalry saber with light pitting to blade, possibly cleaned at one time, leather deterioration at grip, scattered abrasions throughout, pitting to scabbard
Condition
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