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Lot 175
Sale 6113 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Nov 13, 2013
10:00AM ET
Live / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$4,000 -
6,000
Price Realized
$3,250
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
War of 1812 Presentation Sword belonging to Colonel George Edward Mitchell (1781-1832) baltimore or philadelphia, circa 1818
With full eagle and shield pommel above a faceted five ball guard, and carved ivory grip, imported blade retaining gilding and bluing and engraved with patriotic emblems including American eagle, Liberty with a feathered headress, and panoply of arms, accompanied by a brass mounted leather scabbard.
L: 38 3/4 in.