UNITED STATES NAVAL PRE-CIVIL WAR SWORD
WA HORSTMANN & SONS /PHILADELPHIA (marked on blade)
1858-1859, cast brass pommel with pierced guard with acorns and marked USN; the steel blade with engraved decoration to both sides incl. a trident, a USN flag; 31 stars, oak leaves and acorn; top ridge of blade marked Iron Proof, 28.5" blade; snake skin scabbard with sea dragon brass tip, 34.5" long; blade 28.5". Engraved mark of profile with crown on blade
Scabbard missing its strap mounts; some spots of oxidation.
Estimate: $600 - $800
Realized: $800 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 94 : UNITED STATES NAVAL PRE-CIVIL WAR SWORD
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