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An American Silver-Hilted Eagle Pommel Sabre carried by Captain William Morrow, William Ball, Baltimore, circa 1800-1805
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 USD
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Description
- marked on guard W Ball
- Elephant Ivory, metal, Cow Leather,
- Hilt: 5 7/8 in.; Blade: 31 in. Width: 1 3/16 in.; Overall: 36 ¾ in.
wide silver guard pierced four times to form semi-rectangular slots; the guard tapers quickly terminating directly under eagle's beak, and is inscribed with the intertwined monogram WM; leather scabbard with all three original heavy silver mounts.
Provenance
The Philip Medicus Collection
Acquired by Dr. Lattimer from Norm Flayderman, probably in 1962
(Lattimer, No. 29)
Acquired by Dr. Lattimer from Norm Flayderman, probably in 1962
(Lattimer, No. 29)
Literature
Mowbray & Flayderman, p. 244, Plate 124, No. 124
Hartzler, p. 203, No. 331
Hartzler, p. 203, No. 331
Condition
spiraled ivory grip lacking silver-wire binding
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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
Captain Morrow (1766-1843) served in the 22nd Infantry at the Battle of Chippewa during the War of 1812.