Lot 142:
A BRITISH EAGLEHEAD SWORD
Sold for: $550
Description
Of the type which saw use following the American Revolution, with elaborate brass guard, with faceted knucklebow and profiled bone grip with distinctive eaglehead pommel. The broad, curved, single-edged blade with a broad fuller to either side, and etched and gilded stands of arms and vinework to each side. In its fragmentary brass-mounted leather scabbard. Early 19th century. Blade with areas of darkening and pitting, scabbard lacking lower half. Overall length 92.4cm./ 36 ½ inches. Condition IV
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