Premier Auctions
Sat, May 16, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1423
Rare Sharp & Hamilton Cavalry Sword
Estimate: $8,000 - $12,000
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 |
36 in. blade, marked on ricasso "SHARP & HAMILTON/(opposite side)NASHVILLE, TENN" in cartouche, carved wood grip with brown leather and twisted copper wire and bird's head pommel; with scabbard likely made in Columbus, Georgia; includes sell sheet from Morphy/James Julia, copy of Nashville map showing factory location, black and white image of factory˜Note: Estimates are that fewer than ten examples of this marked sword may exist on the market.˜Provenance: James C. Harris Collection; offered by Morphy/James Julia Auctions, Lot# 2035, Fall 2012 for $18,400; Property From a Franklin, Tennessee Historic HomeNote: Estimates are that fewer than ten examples of this marked sword may exist on the market.˜
some weakness at stamping "HV" (NAS**ILLE) although nicer marks than typically encountered, blade with some staining and pitting, hilt smooth with scattered abrasions, darker patina to brass; scabbard missing soldered collar and leather washer (as a result sword protrudes approximately 1/4 in.)
Condition
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