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February 2024 Fine Art & Estate Auction

WH Horstmann & Sons Civil War Era Sword & Scabbard

This auction ended on February 29, 2024.

Start price: $75

Estimated price: $150 - $300

Buyer's Premium: 23%

Not sold

Description

Item/Description: Civil War era W H Horstmann & Sons Foot Soldier’s Sword, Philadelphia Pa. Blade is etched with: W.H. Horstmann & Sons Philadelphia / foliate designs. Pierced brass guard is in standard configuration and with a sharkskin grip. (Officers Sword, US Navy)

Material: Metal, leather

Dimensions: Overall sword length: 32"; Blade length: 26 1/2". Scabbard length: 21"

Condition: Oxidation to scabbard and blade, bottom third of leather scabbard missing

Age: 1866

Provenance: Private Estate

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