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Lot 1095
Early 19th Century Artillery Officer's Sword by C. Von Keller
Sale 1351 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
Lots Open
Oct 13, 2023
Lots Close
Oct 26, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$300 -
500
Price Realized
$330
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Early 19th Century Artillery Officer's Sword by C. Von Keller
Federal Period
27" blade. 33" overall with hilt. Curved single edged straight back point, 21.5" off-center fullers to both sides, and a 6" false edge. Right side of blade is engraved with floral scroll surrounding a US shield and quiver with arrows, as well as ricasso signed C. v. Kellr. Left side of blade also shows floral scroll engravings surrounding a single cannon, and ricasso is signed a Solingen. Blade shows remnants of brilliant bluing and gold finish to engravings. Hilt is brass with 5-ball details to guard and knuckle bow, and single swept quillon. Pommel is an open beaked eagle. Reeded bone grip.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.