Premier Auction - Session II
Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1074
Group of Three 19th Century Swords
Estimate: $600 - $900
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 |
model 1860 U.S. Cavalry saber, blade faintly marked "US/J/186()", stamped on guard "21CT" and "14", probably Mansfield Lamb, Connecticut, 21st Regiment, 35 in. blade, with metal scabbard, 42-1/4 in. total length; Civil War era U.S. Artillery sword, blade marked "DR/1863" (inspector mark for David Rice), stamped on guard "33", original grip and wire, 32-1/4 in. blade, with metal scabbard, 39-1/2 in. total length; model 1840 U.S. Cavalry saber, unmarked blade, openwork brass guard, original grip and wire, 32-3/4 in. blade, with metal scabbard, 40-1/4 in. total length
Provenance: Brunk Auctions, November 19-20, 2011, Lots 694, 695, 717; Private Collection
Condition
good overall, blades with some speckling to finish and light pitting throughout, minor chips at guard, blades possibly cleaned or resharpened
