10-27-201610-27-2016
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsMarlborough MA
October 27, 2016 10:00 AMCalender
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U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber

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$615$500
Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2946MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: October 27, 2016 10:00AM

Description:

U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, Mansfield & Lamb, Forestdale, Rhode Island, 1864, brass hilt with wire-wrapped leather grip, curved blade, marked on the ricasso "MANSFIELD/&/LAMB/FORESTDALE RI" and "U.S./C.E.W./1864," with scabbard, overall lg. 41 in.

Provenance: Collection of George Snook, M.D.
Estimate $300-500

Blade has minor toning in spots, leather on hilt eroded, scabbard with areas of oxidation.


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George Snook, United States