Fine European &American Arms Armor Collection
Lot 1025:
Exceptional M-1852 US Navy Officer’s Presentation Sword, Heavily Gold Gilt Blade with Fine Etched Decorations, Inscribed ”Presented to Boatswain David J. Bennessen by the Crew of U.S.S., San Francisco; December 21st 1894.” The Reverse with the Owner’s Name As Well. Rare Gilt Copper Hilt with Much Finer than Usual Quality Details. A Superb Early Example which Surely Deserved Further Research of its Owner. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : ", Blade length : ". DEAR BIDDERS, Please View More Detailed Close-Up Images by visiting our website – Sofedesignauctions.com ~ Thank you ! Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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