2026 Summer Fine Art & Antiques Day 1
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 09:00AM EDT
Lot 528
5 American Swords, incl. Eagle Head, Starr Saber, 3 Post Civil War Swords (USMC) incl. scabbards
Estimate: $300 - $350
Sold for
$922.50
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Five 19th Century - Early 20th century swords / sabres. 1st Item: U.S. Marine sword, blade engraved "Frank A. Bewley", marked "Horstmann Philadelphia" above ricasso; wire-wrapped sharkskin handle; in scabbard. Overall: 38 3/4 in. L. Blade: 32 in. L. 2nd Item: engraved "United States Marine" blade, marked "N. S. Meyer, Inc. New York" and the Star of David above ricasso; wire-wrapped leather grip. In conforming scabbard stamped "28". Overall: 34 1/2 in. L. Blade: 27 1/2 in. L. 3rd Item: U.S. Marine sword, blade engraved "W. W. Turner", marked with Star of David and "Hortsmann Philadelphia" above ricasso; wire-wrapped sharkskin handle, attached decorative tassel. Overall: 36 1/2 in. L Blade: 30 in. L. 4th Item: Starr design cavalry saber, brass hilt with reverse P shape guard and wood grip, Overall: 34 1/4 in. L, Blade: 29 1/2 in. L. 5th Item: War of 1812 era eagle head infantry or artillery officer's sword, straight blade with some remaining engraved and gilt foliate design, brass hilt with carved bone guard, reverse P shape guard, Overall: 35 in. L, Blade: 30 1/4 in. L.
Condition
Moderate oxidation, pitting, and nicks to blades. Saber with a previous repair to the guard; loose grip and guard. Open separation of the bone on the eagle-head sword grip.
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