$431
Polychrome Decorated Swordfish Sword, probably New England Coast, mid to late 19th century, the swordfish bill blade with various hand-painted motifs including two ships and a steamship on the water, an eagle with an American shield, a lighthouse, and a swordfish, the hilt carved with alternating light and dark wood and inlaid with a star motif, (wear, a couple of old repairs), lg. 41 in. Provenance: Skinner, November 2, 2002, Lot 930. Estimate $200-300 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.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-10-29
