Day 2 Fine Western, American, European Works
Sat, Nov 7, 2015 09:00AM EST - Sun, Nov 8, 2015 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 631
Ivory-Handled Eagle-Head Sword
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
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 |
American, late 18th century, saber with 28-3/8 in. blade with long fullers and decorated with etching of flowers, leaves, eagle and [E Pluribus Unum] on ribbon, pommel in form of eagle head, brass scabbard with two suspension rings, 33-1/2 in. blade bright but with numerous edge nicks, silver-plating worn on scabbard and guard, scabbard dented, scabbard with 1/2 in. split near mid-length. Notes: ?This lot contains animal or plant material that may be restricted under federal, state and/or local law. Prospective bidders should check all applicable government wildlife restrictions prior to placing a bid. The buyer is solely responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits from federal, state and/or local authorities applicable to their purchase or transport of the object.. Provenance: Former Collection of Cutter Davis, Charlotte, North Carolina
Condition
blade bright but with numerous edge nicks, silver-plating worn on scabbard and guard, scabbard dented, scabbard with 1/2 in. split near mid-length
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