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The Garland-Syndor United States Naval Officer's Sword, Ames Manufacturing Company, Chicopee, Massachusetts, circa 1852
Estimate
2,000 - 5,000 USD
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Description
- leather
- Overall length of sword 32 1/2 in.; blade length 28 3/4 in.; sword with scabbard 35 1/4 in.
retains original leather and brass-mounted scabbard that is stamped AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS, blade etched with shields, banners, eagles, cannon, U.S.N. and Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee Mass and numbered 1852 and inspector marks P/ R.B.H. The sword in in very fine condition.
Provenance
Descended in the Garland and Syndor families;
Eugene Syndor
Eugene Syndor
Condition
Brass tip to scabbard with a minor half inch dent at base, scabbard with shrinkage cracks along its length, blade with minor pitting and rust.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.