$2,583
Horstmann Cavalry Officer's Sword, c. mid to late 19th century, gilt-brass hilt with foliate designs, wire-wrapped brown horn grip, steel blade with gilt, marked above ricasso W.H. HORSTMANN & SONS PHILADELPHIA , and IRON PROOF on the spine of the blade, brown steel scabbard with gilt-brass fittings with eagles, laurels, crossed cannons, and sunbursts, blade lg. 35 1/2, overall lg. 43 in. Provenance: From the collection of W. Scott Ferriss.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2014-11-01