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An American silver-hilted lion pommel cuttoe carried by Colonel William Peck, John Bailey Verplank's Point, New York, 1776-77
Estimate
20,000 - 30,000 USD
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Description
- blade marked ANDREA FARARA, scabbard engraved on the reverse of the upper-most mount J. Bailey. / Verplank's Point
- Elephant Ivory, metal, leather
- Hilt: 6 in.; Blade: 25 7/8 in., Width: 1 1/8 in.; Overall: 31 7/8 in.
superbly executed lion-head pommel surmounting a yellow-white ivory grip with swell in center-section, spirally-grooved and inlaid with silver band with about eight turns, seated into line-decorated ferrule; pierced and engraved silver guard suspended from which a double silver chain-guard connecting to a stud held by the lion's bite; black leather scabbard with reinforcing line-decorations, three mounts, the upper-most engraved Wilm Peck on the obverse side
Provenance
The Vincent J. Palange Collection, No. 20
Acquired by Dr. John K. Lattimer from Richard Bourne & Co. Hyannis, Massachusetts, auction of the Palange sword collection 27 October 1971, lot 185
(Lattimer, No. 343)
Acquired by Dr. John K. Lattimer from Richard Bourne & Co. Hyannis, Massachusetts, auction of the Palange sword collection 27 October 1971, lot 185
(Lattimer, No. 343)
Literature
Richard Bourne & Co., page 58, cover and title page, No. 185
Hartzler, p. 150, No. 251, and back of dust jacket
Hartzler, p. 150, No. 251, and back of dust jacket
Condition
ivory grip with age cracks, silver guard with minor old repairs, leather scabbard is broken
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Colonel Peck served as aide-de-camp to Major General Joseph Spencer and as adjutant-general of Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War. He was later appointed as the first US Marshall for the District of Rhode Island by President Washington.