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An American Silver-Hilted Helmet Pommel Mounted Artillery Officer's Sabre, Jacob Kucher, Philadelphia, circa 1805-1810
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked J. KUCHER on the underside of the cross-guard, the blade marked W. ROSE & SONS along spine
- Elephant Ivory, Metal, Cow Leather
- Hilt: 7 ¼ in. including scabbard keeper; Blade: 34 3/8 in. Width: 1 ½ in.; Overall: 41 3/8 in.
Heavy, single-edge blade with major and minor fullers, false-edge; silver pommel depicting stylized close helmet with exaggerated plumage, the helmet pommel surmounts a grip of ivory carved with grooves and set into a plain silver basal ferrule; silver half-basket guard pieced to form a scroll; silver scabbard-keeper embossed with oak leaf and acorn meander; quillon terminating in a volute; black leather scabbard with two silver mounts decorations en suite with scabbard keeper
Provenance
Peter Copeland, Bethesda, Maryland
Acquired by Dr. Lattimer from Mr. Copeland, July 1967
Lattimer, No. 265
Acquired by Dr. Lattimer from Mr. Copeland, July 1967
Lattimer, No. 265
Literature
Hartzler, p. 301, No. 487
Condition
good
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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.