Premier Auction - Session II | November 12, 2022
Sat, Nov 12, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 922
Pair Ames Model 1832 Foot Artillery Swords
Estimate: $500 - $700
Sold for
$950
Sold Price excludes BP
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 |
19 in. fullered blade, each marked at ricasso "[eagle]/N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD" and "UNITED/STATES/1841/WS" on opposing side, with fish scale grip and eagle stamped pommel, approximately 25 in. length overall
Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection
Condition
pitting throughout on both, one with advanced rusting to blade, fleabites along edge, minor voids to guard, incidental toning, some markings indistinct
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