Fall Fine Antique Arms, Armor & Art, Oct.26th
Lot 5105:
Very Rare M-1852 US Navy Officer’s Sword Inscribed ”Presented to Joseph Fitton U.S.N. Oct. 16th 1903 by Engineers Force of U.S. Torpedo Boats PORTER, DuPONT & TALBOT”. Well Etched & ID’ed Blade, Gold Gilt Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38", Blade length : 30 3/4". PLEASE VIEW MORE DETAILED CLOSEUP IMAGES BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE Sofedesignauctions.com THANK YOU !
PROVENANCE :
David Tate Collection, a Friend of Chester W. Nimitz. Commanding Officer U.S.S. Talbot in 1909. Comes with a Booklet with a Lot of Historical Information & Photos on All Three Torpedo Boats.
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