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Lot 89
Sale 2337 - American Furniture, Folk & Decorative Arts
Apr 28, 2020
6:00AM ET
null / Philadelphia
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Estimate
$10,000 -
15,000
Price Realized
$23,750
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Mexican War presentation sword to Brevet Major John Frederick Roland, 2nd Regiment U.S. Artillery Ames Mfg. Co., Cabotville, MA, 1847
The scabbard and sword marked, "N.P. Ames Cabotville," the scabbard engraved with eagle, scrolling leafage and military accoutrements and reserve bearing the inscription, "Presented by the Citizens of Buffalo to Lieut. John F. Roland of the 2nd Regiment of Artillery U.S.A. in testimony of their high Respect for him as a man & for his Distinguished Gallantry as a Soldier," with additional inscriptions in bannerettes, "Palo Alto, May 8th, Resaca de la Palma, May 9th 1846," and "Monteley(sic) Sept. 22, 1846", the sword etched with patriotic and military devices, the pommel mounted with a citrine.
L: 39 in.