AMERICAN FRENCH INDIAN WAR REVOLUTIONARY WAR SILVER HILT ANIMAL HEAD SWORD 1740

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AMERICAN FRENCH INDIAN WAR REVOLUTIONARY WAR BRITISH SILVER MOUNTED ANIMAL HEAD SWORD CIRCA 1740-1750. EXTREMELY RARE SWORD CUSTOM MADE FOR NOBILITY AND A WELL TO DO OFFICER. VERY FEW IN EXISTANCE.
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See Neumann 105.S-107.S for related examples. 23 1/8” curved double fullered blade with false edge. Ivory grip of spirally fluted tapered form with inset silver tape and twisted wire. Recurved guard with faint initials of the owner one side. “Rainproof” scabbard mount. Animal Head, Gargoyle face pommel cap connected to the guard with double silver chain. Swords of this type were carried by the upper and noble class. Made for a well to do officer.
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