Scrimshaw Polychrome Paint-decorated Swordfish Sword

Description:

Scrimshaw Polychrome Paint-decorated Swordfish Sword, late 19th/early 20th century, one side of the blade depicting the Portland Head Light at Cape Elizabeth, Maine, an anchor, a spreadwing eagle and American shield, and a heart, the reverse with a heart and two diamonds, the mixed-wood hilt with relief-carved and painted hearts, an American shield, and an anchor, (minor loss to handle),lg. 41 in.
Estimate $400-600

The hilt and handle have inset faux "jewels" one is missing, small loss to one point of hilt.


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