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THBSword Carried on Perry's Japan Expedition by Lt. George H. Preble
Lot 502
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$800 - $1,200
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By Leland Little Auctions
Mar 11, 2016 - Mar 12, 2016
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2016-03-11 09:30:00
2016-03-12 09:30:00
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- Lot Description
being a Model 1852 Naval officer's sword, its 25.25 in. steel blade etched with nautical motifs, the ricasso marked with "U" and "S" in two circles, the brass guard carries a bold USN and terminates in a dolphin's head quillon, the grip is wrapped in ray skin that is bound with twisted brass wire, the sword is housed in a Japanese scabbard sporting ornate silver-toned mounts.By descent from George H. Preble to Henry O. Preble and his heirs, the sword leaving the family in 1995. A full account of its journey is available.The blade was possibly shortened a bit to accommodate its smaller Japanese scabbard; the sword lacks a pommel cap; remnants only of a cord; the scabbard with considerable wear and scuffing. Overall good condition.
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