Sold for:
$584

Fall of Manila Sword and Scabbard, c. 19th century, brass hilt with "H.G. MARTIN./MANILA P.I./AUG.13, 1898" on one side of the grip, and "MAY, 1, 1898 KV." on the other, clipped point blade, and a leather scabbard with a brass throat and tip, blade lg. 15 1/2, overall lg. 21 in. Provenance: Rodney Hilton Brown Collection; The War Museum. Note: May 1, 1898, was the date of the first battle between American and Spanish forces at Manila Bay, and on August 13, 1898, Manila fell to American forces. Estimate $500-700 Hilt has some patination, blade has scattered pitting, staining, and patina, and the scabbard has some wear but in good condition. 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.


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Date:
2019-11-04

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