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THBUS Navy Model 1852 Identified Officer's Sword Manufactured by Ames
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6270 Este Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveMay 4, 2017 - May 6, 2017
Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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- Lot Description
28.75" blade length, 19.5" fuller, 34.5" overall length. Right side of the blade just under the ricasso marked "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass." Engraved on the pommel "Edgar K. Sellew." Etched blade with naval anchor, patriotic eagle, figure-8 knot and marked "USN." Brass knuckle bow and pommel with gilt finish. Shagreen handle. Leather scabbard with brass mountings in gilt finish. Scabbard is marked "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass." A file consisting of pension records regarding Edgar K. Sellew comes with this sword.
Overall condition is very good. The etchings on the blade are very good and blade is very good. Retains most of the gilt finish on the knuckle bow and guard. The wire-wrapped shagreen handle is very good. Scabbard is very good with minor wear.Condition
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