Description: INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME BEFORE BIDDING. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST KNOW THEIR COUNTRY LAW FOR IMPORTING SWORDS AND OTHER WEAPONS. WILL NOT SHIP TO COUNTRIES WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED.ULTRA HIGH QUALITY AMERICAN HIGH RANK OFFICER / GENERAL SWORD - SABER.ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL, TRULY PRESENTATION GRADE WEAPON OF STATUS! OUTSTANDING ORNATE CRISP DETAILS ON GOLD GILDED HILT PARTS - HAND GUARD AND POMMEL.ONE PIECE WHITE COLOR GRIP CARVED FROM CATTLE B0NE (mentioned to comply with eBay policy). CATTLE IS A LARGE DOMESTIC FARM ANIMAL KEPT FOR THEIR MILK OR MEAT. THIS ANIMAL IS NOT THREATENED OR ENDANGERED OR PROTECTED BY CITES, THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT, OR ANY OTHER STATE, FEDERAL, OR INTERNATIONAL LAWS. IT IS LEGAL TO SELL THIS ITEM AND THIS LISTING FOLLOWS EBAY RULES.STEEL SCABBARD WITH GILDED ORNATE BRASS FITTING OF SUPERB QUALITY. ENGRAVED AT THE TOP FITTING (THROAT) WITH PRESENTATION PRESENTATION. INSCRIPTION: " New York, Nov. 23 1852. Presented to Cap-t. N. Herff by the 10th Troop E.H. III Reg-t as a testimonie for past services" (copy of original spelling).OWNERS NAME: N. HERFF ON HILT BACK-STRAP.HIGH QUALITY FULLERED BLADE WITH STUNNING, ABOUT 12 INCHES YELMAN. ORIGINAL LEATHER WASHER ON BLADE UNDER HAND-GUARD IS STILL PRESENT APPARENTLY UNMARK (no maker's marks) - MOST LIKELY MADE ON SPECIAL ORDER, CIRCA MIDDLE OF 19th CENTURY - RIGHT BEFORE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR. SIZE:ABOUT 38 7/8 in. (98.7 cm) LONG IN SCABBARD (straight line).ABOUT 38 9/16 in. (98 cm) OUT OF SCABBARD.BLADE IS 32 3/4 in. (83.2 cm) LONG. CONDITION:VERY GOOD ORIGINAL ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH HONEST WEAR AND CHARMING INDICATION OF AGE. NOTICEABLE PLAY BETWEEN HILT PARTS.BEAUTIFUL AGE PATINA AND MINOR NORMAL STABLE AGE CRACKS TO B0NE GRIP.BLADE IS IN EXCELLENT ORIGINAL UNCLEANED CONDITION WITH MINOR DARK SPOTS - WILL CLEAN UP EASILY, SHOWS LIGHT AGE WEAR. NO PITTING, NO SHARPENING MARKS.EXPECTED WEAR TO GOLD GILDING ON HILT PARTS AND SCABBARD MOUNTS. GOOD AMOUNT OF GOLD IS STILL PRESENT.LIGHT SHALLOW DENTS AND MINOR IMPERFECTION TO SCABBARD. SUPER RARE, FINEST QUALITY ABOUT 170 YEARS OLD ANTIQUE AMERICAN SWORD. All items are guaranteed as described, funds must clear before shipping. Payment must be made within 3 days after the end of the auction. SHIPPING: We ship all items from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Shipping worldwide via USPS Express Mail (with on line tracking service). Shipping in USA via UPS or USPS (with online tracking service) - OR CONTACT US. Please Note: Seller accepts no responsibility for shipping errors related to incorrect shipping addresses, custom delays, custom charges… Customers are responsible for any destination charges (customs duty or inspection fees). PAYMENT POLICY: Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase. RETURN POLICY: Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail. Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description. We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.
Price: 6495 USD
Location: PA
End Time: 2024-09-18T16:56:04.000Z
Shipping Cost: 65 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Original/Reproduction: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1784-1860
Modified Item: No