American & Southern | September 23, 2026
Wed, Sep 23, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 321
Saber with Dog Pommel Hanger Attributed to William Gowdey Charleston, South Carolina
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for
$3,000
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 |
third quarter of the 18th century, nicely articulated cast white metal dogs head with doorknob capstan, engraved dog collar, smooth bone grip, thimble ferrule, floating four slotted guard engraved with four types of ornamentation and scalloped edges, test .897 fine (with XRF), double chain guard from ring in dogs mouth to base of guard, single edge curved blade, false tip edge, single narrow fuller, 35-3/8 in. overall
Provenance: Morphy Auctions, Denver, Pennsylvania, Premier Firearms Auction, February 24-26, 2017, Lot 893.
Bonhams Skinner Auctions, Marlboro, Massachusetts, Historic Militaria Auctions From The Tom Grinslade Collection And Rare British Cavalry & Naval Arms, June 20-July 2, 2024, lot 1065.
Private North Carolina Collection
Literature: Pictured in Daniel D. Hartzler, American Silver Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume 2, (2015), pg. 372, Fig. 347.
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Morphy Auctions, Denver, Pennsylvania, Premier Firearms Auction, February 24-26, 2017, Lot 893.
Bonhams Skinner Auctions, Marlboro, Massachusetts, Historic Militaria Auctions From The Tom Grinslade Collection And Rare British Cavalry & Naval Arms, June 20-July 2, 2024, lot 1065.
Private North Carolina Collection
minor wear to hilt, four tight hairlines to bone grip of various lengths, bright blade with some toning and scattered pitting, bend in blade, rolled blade tip
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