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THBGerman 1889 Officer’s Degen Sword
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300 20th Street
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
This is a very rare variant of the German 1889 pattern Infantry officer’s degen, or straight bladed sword. It is exactly similar to other 1889 degens, except that on its guard it has an Imperial Chinese dragon, and the scabbard is made to hang in the Russian style, or backwards to western nations’ styles. The guard is brass, with a sharkskin wrapped grip, with a strand of twisted wire. The blade is straight, with two fullers that run most of the way to the point. The blade and the scabbard are nickel plated, although the plate on the blade is worn. The name E. & F. Holler, Solingen is on the ricasso. Dimensions: blade is 32.5 inches long and the sword is 40 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Overall excellent shape, although the plate on the blade is worn and freckled. There was a leather finger loop inside the guard, but that is gone. The scabbard has minor freckling, but is quite nice. The gilt on the guard is largely intact, with some rubbing along contact points. 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 terms and conditions.Condition
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