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THBAmes Fraternal Skull Pommel Sword
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Sacramento, CA 95811
United States
Witherell’s auction house is a family business rooted in a passion for fine art and antiques, based in Sacramento, a region known for its history and its important 20th century art scene. It all started when Brad Witherell was gifted a Civil War-era Henry rifle from his uncle as a teen, spurring his...Read more
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LiveJan 16, 2020
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- Lot Description
Ames, Chicopee Knights Templars Skull Pommel Sword and Scabbard, pre-Civil War.
An extremely rare and fine Ames, Chicopee sword of the Knights Templar Masonic organization, with beautifully detailed skull pommel, and crossed thigh bones guard, with a beautifully etched blade, including the owner’s name, a compass and right angle symbol, a Maltese cross, and two Patriarchal crosses. The name on the blade is S.B. Goddard and the ricasso is clearly marked “Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass.” The grip is of facetted dark wood. The blade is straight, oval in cross section, and double edged. The scabbard is steel with brass mounts. The hilt is brass that was silver plated. Dimensions: 36.25 inches long overall. Blade is 29 inches long. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
The sword is in excellent condition overall, although the silver plating on the hilt is mostly worn away. The blade is excellent, with all of the etching very clear and crisp. There are a few very minor stains on the lower blade, but no rust or pitting at all. The scabbard has two minor dents. It appears to have been gilt plated, but most of the gilding is gone. The scabbard tip or drag is very handsomely made, appearing to have been made of heavy sheet brass. One of the brass hanging rings is missing. The screw on the drag is missing. One of the thigh bones that form the crossguard is slightly bent.Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & ConditionsCondition
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