Lot 17
Sword. Three-edged blade of triangular form with deep blood channel on one side. The bifurcated guard of brass, along with rest of handle in brass and wood. Wood with ornate, wire-wrapped ends. The blade with dark brown patina and occasional pitting. The wood handle is smooth from use. Overall an attractive example of the kind of swords that the Americans acquired for their troops from the French and Dutch during the Revolutionary War. Overall Fine condition. Purported to have belonged to Revolutionary War officer Hugh Maxwell.
Estimated Value $600 - 800.
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| Realized $633 |
