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Lot 1187
Sale 2031 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Oct 11, 2024
Lots Close
Oct 24, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$400 -
600
Price Realized
$420
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Lot of (3) 20th Century US Navy Model 1852 Officers Swords
Lot of three 20th Century US Navy Model 1852 officers swords. Items features straight single edged spearpoint blades measuring 27.5" on the sword with engraved dedication and 28" on the others. 34.5" to 35" overall. Items with nickel plated blades featuring etched designs with fouled anchors, USN flags, spiral scroll, and banners to the right side. One sword is inscribed to ALFRED W. HENSON, ENSIGN/U.S. NAVAL RESERVE FORCE-N.O.T.S./1917-1921., and is marked on the ricasso NIPPON in a cross. A second sword is marked MADE BY/M.C.LILLEY/& CO/COLUMBUS/OHIO. Aforementioned swords features brass fittings, shagreen hilts, and USN banners to the guards. Third sword has similar etched designs with ricasso marked MADE/U.S.A. with molded synthetic grips.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.

