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Great Marsh: The Collection of a Virginia Gentleman

Sat, Jun 13, 2015 09:00AM EDT - Sun, Jun 14, 2015 09:00AM EDT
Lot 80

French Silver-Mounted Hunting Sword

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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circa 1775, carved bone eagle head hilt with stained highlights, unmarked silver-mounts and hilt chain, broad blade decorated on a blued ground with blackamores, coat of arms, and crescent moon, stamped brown leather-covered scabbard, 29 in. total silver mount of scrabbard with loss and repair, tear to leather, blade with areas of corrison. Notes: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Peter Finer, London; Tharpe Collection

Condition

silver mount of scrabbard with loss and repair, tear to leather, blade with areas of corrison

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