Sold for:
$4,160
$4,160
A Knights of Pythias sword and scabbard owned by Rudolph Valentino. Markings on the sword include carvings of a lion upon a knight’s head on the pommel, lily, and the letters “UR” or “VR” on the guard and “FBC” on the opposite side; etched scabbard reads “R. Valentino.” Members of the order are dedicated to the cause of universal peace. Length, 38 1/2 inches. PROVENANCE Lot 615, “The Rudolph Valentino Estate Auction,” December 10, 1926. Categories:
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2011-12-01
