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Sat, Jul 16, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1074

Group of Three 19th Century Swords

Estimate: $600 - $900

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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

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