Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
Bird's Head Pommel Sword and Scabbard, c. early 19th century, brass "P" hilt, carved bone grip, steel blade with blued top half and gilt foliate designs, panoply of arms, and eagle, with scabbard (missing drag),blade lg. 30, overall lg. 34 1/2 in.
Estimate $700-900
Sword is in good condition with much blue and gilt remaining on the blade, scabbard is missing the brass drag.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Pommel SwordChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
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