Sold for $420

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Lot Description

Lot of 3 European Swords

1.) Prussian Model 1889 Infantry Officer's Sword - 32" blade. 40" overall with hilt and scabbard. Single edged spear point blade with central ridge and double fullers to both sides. Gilt hilt has pierced eagle to guard two branch knuckle bow. Grip is shagreen with twisted wire wrapping and a Wilhelm II monogram. Scabbard is black painted metal with a single hanger.

2.) 30" blade. 39.5" overall with hilt and scabbard. Slightly curved single edged spear point blade with off center fullers to both sides. Hilt has floral motifs to single bow knuckle guard and single swept quillon. Grip is leather wrapped with twisted wire. Scabbard is metal with floral hangers and a sun burst drag. Item is unmarked.

3.) 31" blade. 38" overall with hilt. Single edged spear point blade with central ridge and off-center fullers to both sides. Ricasso has a inlaid sun to right side. Hilt has a pierced guard with four branches and a swept quillon. Grip is shagreen with metal backstrap and seven groove twisted wire wrapping.

All about 40" x 5"

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition Report

All items are about good condition.

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