Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
American War Of 1812 Eagle Head Sword
- Price realized
- $580
- Pre-sale estimate
- $600 – $800
- Hammer price
- $475
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- August 26, 2023
- Sale
- August Fine Estates Auction - Day 1
Lot description
U.S. War of 1812 era sword, curving 29" blade surface in black with gilt decoration, the right side with foliate scrolling, a banner proclaiming "E Pluribus Unum" over an eagle, the head facing its' left, the Federal 15 star shield at its' breast, more scrolling foliage over the word "Warrented" and scrolling beneath the langet, the blade left side with foliate scrolling extending below the langet, a "P" form brass guard, checkered bone handle, lacking part of the brass handle that terminates in the brass eagle head pommel, overall approx. 33.75"l Start Price: $300.00
This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.