$523
U. S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword and a GAR Sword, c. mid to late 19th century, a 1860 staff & field sword with a brass hilt, a wire-wrapped shagreen grip, "Ames" marked on one side of the ricasso, and "W.T. CHRISTIAN" on the other, steel blade with foliate designs and "US," and a steel scabbard with brass fittings; and a GAR sword with a brass hilt, a wire-wrapped leather grip, steel blade marked "W.T. CHRISTIAN" on the ricasso, and a leather scabbard with brass fittings. Provenance: By family descent to the consignor. Estimate $200-400 1860 sword is in very good condition, GAR sword is in good condition with a little finish loss on the leather grip and weak spots on the scabbard near the drag. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). 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 Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2018-04-27
