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An American silver-mounted lion pommel sword, John Ward Gilman, Exeter, New Hampshire, circa 1770-75
Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description
- marked on each side of finial IWG
- Elephant Ivory, Metal,
- Hilt: 6 in. including scabbard keeper, Blade: 26 ¾ in., Width: 1 5/16 in., Overall: 32 ¾ in.
blade with single fuller; silver S-shaped cross guard with integral scabbard-keeper, rear semi-volute finial; large silver lion’s head pommel surmounting an ivory grip; oval silver ring chain-guard
Provenance
Acquired by Dr. Lattimer from Norm Flayderman in 1963
Lattimer, No. 155
Lattimer, No. 155
Literature
Hartzler, p. 142, No. 240
Condition
ivory grip lacking silver-wire binding, chain-guard with some restoration
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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.
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
John Ward Gillman (1741 - 1823), engraver and silversmith married Hannah Emery (1745 - 1802) in 1767, and “was elected Lieutenant of a company that marched from Exeter to Bunker Hill,” and “was appointed Captain of companies to be raised by General Sullivan.” See William Abbat, The Magazine of History with Notes and Queries, p. 79 and Rev. Rufus Emery, Genealogical Records of Descendants of John and Anthony Emery. Gilman created the Seal of the State of New Hampshire. He is buried at the Winter Street Burial Grounds, Exeter, New Hampshire.