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A RARE AMERICAN SILVER-HILTED CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE, PARRY & MUSGRAVE, PHILADELPHIA, CIRCA 1793-1795
Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- marked twice on the quillon P&M in rectangle.
- length of blade 34 1/2 in.
- 87.6 cm
curved double-fullered blade with traces of etching, mounted with finely worked silver three-bar cavalry type hilt, set with large wood grip wrapped with silver wire, the whole surmounted with an octagonal pommel
Provenance
Jackson/Gillooly, March 1985
Exhibited
SAM American Sampler, 2002-2005
Condition
blade with aged patina, wire on grip loose and mostly missing
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.
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.