WIDMANN EAGLE HEAD OFFICER’S SWORD.

Revised: 2/20/2007

WIDMANN EAGLE HEAD OFFICER’S SWORD. Though unmarked this is a classic example of a Philadelphia made Widmann eagle head with 31-1/2” blue & gold decorated blade with military motifs including flags, cannon and panoply of arms. This hilt is solid cast with floral decorations terminated in an eagle’s head pommel. Brass scabbard decorated in classic Widmann-style with grape leaf decorated ring mounts. Engraved on scabbard is a foliate U.S. and an American eagle and also a large panel with a cannon over a flag. CONDITION: Gold decoration on blade is 70% intact. blued background on blade is visible only in traces. Cutting edge has numerous nicks. Blade is slightly loose from hilt. Scabbard fits poorly. Hilt retains no plating but retains patina in protected areas. Scabbard retains 20% orig silver plating. Scabbard has several bends and scuffs. 4-30064 JS33 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	272	$3,162.00	Revised: 2/20/2007 WIDMANN EAGLE HEAD OFFICER’S SWORD. Though unmarked this is a classic example of a Philadelphia made Widmann eagle head with 31-1/2” blue & gold decorated blade with military motifs including flags, cannon and panoply of arms. This hilt is solid cast with floral decorations terminated in an eagle’s head pommel. Brass scabbard decorated in classic Widmann-style with grape leaf decorated ring mounts. Engraved on scabbard is a foliate U.S. and an American eagle and also a large panel with a cannon over a flag. CONDITION: Gold decoration on blade is 70% intact. blued background on blade is visible only in traces. Cutting edge has numerous nicks. Blade is slightly loose from hilt. Scabbard fits poorly. Hilt retains no plating but retains patina in protected areas. Scabbard retains 20% orig silver plating. Scabbard has several bends and scuffs. 4-30064 JS33 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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