JULY ANTIQUE & ART AUCTION Tuesday, 17 July 2018 - 9:30 AM start
A U.S. 19thC Ames model 1832 foot artillery short sword
Realised: $350 plus premium
Lot Details
resembling a Roman gladiator sword and used as the last line of defence for artillerymen, brass handle with eagle cast to the pommel, cast fish scales for the grip, two Fullers to the upper blade, a single below, the original leather scabbard with brass fittings. Blade length 485. Produced 1832-1862.
