Bird's Head Pommel Sword and Scabbard

Description:

Bird's Head Pommel Sword and Scabbard, c. early 19th century, brass hilt, bone grip, steel blade with light gilt foliate designs and panoply of arms, and a leather scabbard with brass fittings, blade lg. 33 3/8, overall lg. 37 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500

Bone grip has a few very thin cracks, blade has some dark spotting and no blue remains, some light gilt is still present and the leather scabbard is cracked in half under the middle band.


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