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THBA Fine Copy of a British Light Dragoon Cavalry Saber by Horstman
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveSep 12, 2018
This single-owner sale features unique and diverse examples spanning every stage of firearms development from early matchlocks to the closing days of World War II. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
36" slightly curved, single-edged blade with 10" rudimentary quill back near tip. 6" hilt with three-branch iron guard, including knuckle bow, with forward swept quillon and curved semi-bird's head pommel. Shagreen covered grooved wooden grip with 7 wraps of twisted wire. Spine of blade marked IRON PROOF. Blade etched with three line Horstmann / & Sons / Philadelphia on obverse near ricasso. Etched decorations blade include floral and martial motifs, a patriotic panoply of arms with Liberty cap and American eagle on the obverse and similar designs on the reverse with an American eagle with motto banner and an American Indian wielding a spike tomahawk. The reverse also has the letters C.T. enclosed in a laurel wreath. Accompanied by the steel scabbard with two suspension rings.
Very good. Essentially untouched, blade with a dull pewter patina and old grease over most of is surfaces. Etching remains crisp and clear, if dull. Some of the original polish may be remaining on blade, concealed by old oxidation and dried oil. Hilt deeply oxidized with some surface corrosion. Grip with wear and loss to the shagreen as well as some of the wire, with some being loose as well. Scabbard with a matching, deeply oxidized patina but free of any significant dings or dents.Condition
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