AN AMERICAN SILVER-HILTED HORSEMAN'S SABRE, JOHN LYNCH, BALTIMORE, CIRCA 1800

heavy curved fullered blade engraved with trophy and rococo motifs retaining the original blue finish and traces of gilding, mounted with silver cap-pommel hilt with D-form knuckle-guard, the grip wrapped with silver wire.

Jackson/Gillooly, March 2003

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.

Little silver survives by John Lynch; an eagle-head pommel sword by him, circa 1800, was in the Lattimer Family collection and exhibited in Silver in Maryland p. 168, item 216.