Sold at Austin Auction Gallery
Artillery Officer Sword, C. 1820
- Price realized
- $536
- Pre-sale estimate
- $600 – $800
- Hammer price
- $425
- Category
- Firearms & Militaria
- Sold
- March 23, 2024
- Sale
- DAY 2-March 2024 Antiques & Estates 3-Day Auction Event
Lot description
Mounted Artillery Officer Sword, c. 1820, the 28.5" curved blade embellished with martial engraving retaining very slight gilding, and including drums, shield, cannon, spear and marked "Warranted" before the ricasso area on one side, an approx. 3/8"w gilt band and lines at each side of the blade at the ricasso area, the 'D' guard with a langet at both sides, the handle is wire wrapped white bone, the sword approx. 34"l, housed in a brass scabbard with one side having repousse foliate and scrolled decoration from throat to drag and two suspension rings, overall with scabbard approx. 35.5/8"l
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.