Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Premier Auctions | Session II

Fri, Dec 4, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 449

Arming Sword and Scabbard

Estimate: $200 - $400

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
curved blade, decorated with early American themes (drum, Liberty pole, flag, laurel wreath), partially checkered ivory grip, chain knuckle bow, gilt scabbard, blade 11 in., overall 14-1/2 in.ÿ - Note: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, stateÿand/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlifeÿrestrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining anyÿnecessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable toÿtheir purchase or transport of the object. Please note that bidders in New Jersey may notÿbid on any lots containing elephant ivory, mammoth ivory, or rhinoceros horn. - Provenance: From the Collection of Ashley Halsey, Jr., Alexandria and Spotsylvania, Virginia

Condition

toning and light pitting to blade, blunt tip, loss of gilt to crossguard and scabbard, loose at crossguard, fissures to ivoryÿ
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