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Thu, Dec 6, 2018 09:00AM EST
Lot 253

Two Antique Swords with Scabbards

Estimate: $100 - $300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
Spanish/American, 19th/20th century, one cavalry sabre, 32 in. blade, marked "FTN" at ricasso, steel guard, marked "MADE IN SPAIN", checkered wood grip, with original steel scabbard; together with one Knights Templar ceremonial sword, highly figured, pierced decorations, helmet pommel, wood grip with cross inlay, etched blade, marked "THE/McULLEY/& CO./COLUMBUS/OHIO", steel scabbard with applied decorations, blade 29 in.

Condition

one blade good condition, light pitting, heavy pitting, corrosion at grip, rust at scabbard; one good condition with wear, abrasions, corrosion throughout, possibly later paint at cross with loss, oxidation, pitting