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LOT 1472
Estimate
GBP (£) 200 - 300
EUR (€) 230 - 350
USD ($) 270 - 400
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(1 Bid, Reserve met) | Current bid: £5
KRIEGSMARINE WWI GERMAN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
36 5/8 in. (847 grams total, 93 cm).
EARLY 20TH CENTURY A.D.
36 5/8 in. (847 grams total, 93 cm).
Comprising a slender single-edged blade with etched maritime designs; the hilt composed of a wire-bound ribbed bone handle, a lion-head pommel with inset eyes (one absent), and an ornate guard with folding edges, one side with a socket for securing the scabbard; accompanied by a leather scabbard with ornate metal fittings. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
From the private collection of author and historian Dr DeWitt Bailey, one of the global authorities on the confederate army in the US civil war; thence by descent to his grandson.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
