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Important Historic Americana | October 17, 2024

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 10:00AM EDT
Lot 1142

Rare British Sergeant's Halberd for Second Coldstream Guards

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000

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18th century, steel with elm shaft, engraved at cross blade "COLDSTREAM" and opposite "11/5", 99 in. length overall 

Provenance: Jonathan Trace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (accompanied with receipt dated May 4, 2021 for $5,400); Private New England Collection

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Jonathan Trace, Portsmouth, New Hampshire (accompanied with receipt dated May 4, 2021 for $5,400); Private New England Collection

overall good, slight bowing to shaft, pitting to metal, loose components, pest damage and mild fissures, some stamping indistinct