A few examples of appraisal values for
1831 SWORD

• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Diplomatic Corps sword with trefoil blade with brass hilt featuring an American eagle. Restored leather scabbard. 34''l.
• A Victorian officer's sword with
  A Victorian officer's sword with brass guard sharkskin grip and 82 cm blade.
• SWORD. Attributed to France
  SWORD. Attributed to France ca.1830s. Etched and engraved blade with some blueing and gilt marked ''PJ''. Brass guard composition grips and helmet pommel. Some loss to grips. 35''l.
• SWORD. Continental 19th
  SWORD. Continental 19th century. Artillery short sword with solid brass guard and grip. Blade stamped ''CA''. Leather scabbard. 30''l. overall.
• SWORD. American or English 2nd
  SWORD. American or English 2nd half-18th century. Officer's short sword with unmarked blade ivory or bone ribbed grip and a brass stirrup shaped guard. Wear age split in grip. 31''l.
• An 1803 pattern Infantry
  An 1803 pattern Infantry officer's sword with 29 inch curved blade with crowned GR cypher wire bound fishskin grip and lion's head pommel 35ins Estimate ?150-250 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?260
• SWORD. American or European
  SWORD. American or European 19th century. Naval cutlass with brass guard and iron grip. With worn leather scabbard. 29 1/2''l. overall.
• A Victorian Officer's dress sword
  A Victorian Officer's dress sword with 32ins blade (pitted) and brass hilt cast with crest and with wire bound grip 37ins overall (lacking scabbard) a socket bayonet two Army water bottles a selection of spurs and other equipment various
• A Victorian officer's sword with 31
  A Victorian officer's sword with 31 inch acid etched blade by J.B. Johnstone London and wirebound shagreen grip with a gilt metal dress sword with 26 inch blade Estimate ?200-300 Officers sword - curved blade has light layer of tarnishing throughout with odd little pitting some nicks along the blade edge and slight wear at tip signed J B Johnstone London and Dublin expected rubbed appearance to pommel and guard some knocks to the edges slightly depressed on one edge some chipping to shagreen grip here and there with some discolouration scabbard not in good order with cracks and weakened over a 6 inch section in the centre. Dress sword has heavy rubbing to the gilded surface throughout poor condition to the leather on the scabbard with a crease there also blade with light tarnishing and some small pitting. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Civil War line officer's sword with brass ''US'' guard and shagreen grip. Leather scabbard 37''l. overall.
• U.S. officer's sword 19th c. with a
  U.S. officer's sword 19th c. with a brass guard. As found. 34.25"l.
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Heavy cavalry saber with blade marked ''Tiffany & Co. New York'' and ''PDL''. Iron guard and wood handle. Iron scabbard. 43''l. overall.
• Antique Sword triangular blade 39
  Antique Sword triangular blade 39 1/2'' overall.
• 1831 British pattern General
  1831 British pattern General officers sword with sheath. Dimensions: H: 5 inches: W: 37 inches: D: 1 inches --- Condition: Some rust.
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Civil War era officer's sword. Eagle etched blade marked ''Wm. Read & Sons Boston Mass.'' Brass and white metal handle with American armorial decorations. Engraved brass scabbard (dent). 38''l.
• SWORD. American 2nd
  SWORD. American 2nd quarter-19th century. Etched blade brass guard with American eagle and mother-of-pearl hilt. With brass scabbard and chain. 37 1/2''l. overall. Reputedly carried in the Civil War by William Lohaman from Pittsburgh originally from Annapolis occupation brewer.
• Officer's Sword American, first
  Officer's Sword American, first quarter 19th century, War of 1812 era, eagle pommel and pierced guard, ribbed bone grip, blade marked at ricasso "G", blade engraving includes eagle, E Pluribus Unum, Liberty cap, American flag, marked faintly on one side of blade "Wells & Co.", other side marked "New York", 33-1/4 in.,
• American officer's sword
  American officer's sword 1800-1825 with a brass eagle head and bone handle and a steel blade in a black stitched leather scabbard. 36"l.
• A 19th century Danish officer's
  A 19th century Danish officer's sabre with 31 inch curved blade hatched grip and lion's head pommel 36.5ins Estimate ?200-300 Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
• FRENCH MODEL 1831 ARTILLERY SHORT
  FRENCH MODEL 1831 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD Roman style double-edged short sword, with brass hilt, 25 in. L.; with leather and brass scabbard and frog.
• MODEL 1840 NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS
  MODEL 1840 NONCOMMISSIONED OFFICERS SWORD.
• A Victorian officer's dress sword
  A Victorian officer's dress sword with brassbound sharkskin grip and V.R. monogramed guard blade 83 cm long in leather bound scabbard.
• SWORD. American 1st
  SWORD. American 1st quarter-19th century. Brass handle with wire wrapping and urn pommel. Matching stamped marks on guard and leather scabbard ''67 E.I. 4''. Scabbard damaged. 32 1/2''l. overall.
• 1830's Dragoon Troopers Saber
  1830's Dragoon Troopers Saber
• 19th Century Officer's Sword
  19th Century Officer's Sword American, first quarter 19th century, War of 1812 era, bone grips, eagle-head pommel, blade with extensive engraving with eagle, E Pluribus Unum and liberty cap, gilt highlights, blade 32-1/2 in., overall 38 in., scabbard with brass mounts,
• SWORD. Model 1860 heavy cavalry
  SWORD. Model 1860 heavy cavalry saber with blade marked ''Henry Boker Solingen'' (Germany) New York City outfitter. Brass guard replaced leather grip. Steel scabbard with hanger. 42 1/2''l. overall.
• A late 18th/early 19th Century
  A late 18th/early 19th Century German dress sword the 32.25ins engraved steel blade with gilt brass hilt and helmet pattern finial and wire bound grip 39.25ins overall blade engraved ''Gott Segne Die Stade Und Den Sanat''
• Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
  Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
• Virginia Manufactory Second Model
  Virginia Manufactory Second Model Cavalry Sabercirca 1803 - 1820 curved blade with double fuller iron bird's head pommel pierced guard and scabbard with attachment stud.Most extant swords of this type were shortened in 1861 for Confederate usage. This one however is all original as issued in the very early 19th century.LOA 44 in.; Blade 39 in.Untouched attic condition with moderate rusting throughout; missing wooden grips; small area of loss to each side of the scabbard.
• American officer's saber 1851
  American officer's saber 1851 with ebonized leather scabbard the blade with floral engravings U.S. and E Pluribus Unum. 37"l.
• A 19th Century cut steel handled
  A 19th Century cut steel handled dress sword, with blued triangular section blade with scrolling foliate decoration
• A Prussian M1811 Blutcher Cavalry
  A Prussian M1811 Blutcher Cavalry Troopers Saber Waterloo Era Sword stamped on Scabbard A.M.VI.6.72
• Victorian British Military Dress
  Victorian British Military Dress Sword
• A Naval officer's sword with gilt
  A Naval officer's sword with gilt lion's head and white shagreen corded grip. Length 57 cm.
• TWO SWORDS. Mid 19th century.
  TWO SWORDS. Mid 19th century. American cavalry saber with brass guard and wooden grips. Dented blade. With scabbard. 41''l. overall. And a sword with iron guard and scabbard and wooden grip. Reputedly a Confederate import by Isaac & Son London. 41''l. overall. Black scabbard - old repaint some flaking pretty good shape. Sword very wavy with hard dog-leg to right. Grip worn smooth. No marks numbers or letters. Brown scabbard - rusted hole in bottom. No marks. Sword has no marks and replaced wood handle.
• 19TH CENTURY FRENCH SWORD BAYONET
  19TH CENTURY FRENCH SWORD BAYONET Dated 1871, with metal scabbard.