A few examples of appraisal values for
1961 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 Naval officer's sword with gilt
  A Naval officer's sword with gilt lion's head and white shagreen corded grip. Length 57 cm.
• 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.
• Mahogany herringbone inlaid cased
  Mahogany herringbone inlaid cased commemorative sword "The Queen's Silver Jubilee 1952-1977" Number 025 of 100 sword made by Wilkinson England the hilt wrapped in solid gold and silver bands and studded with twenty-five diamonds and with beautiful and intricate enamel detailing. Sword 36.75"l. case 42.25"x9.5"
• SWORD. American 1st quarter-19th
  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.
• SWORD. Russo-Japan or World War
  SWORD. Russo-Japan or World War II era Japanese officer's sword. Hilt appears shellacked. Metal scabbard 35''l. overall.
• A ceremonial dress sword with pierced
  A ceremonial dress sword with pierced brass hilt and shagreen handle, the brass sheath for the same, 99cm long and two decorative swords by Wilkinson Swords Ltd.
• SWORD. American or European 19th
  SWORD. American or European 19th century. Naval cutlass with brass guard and iron grip. With worn leather scabbard. 29 1/2''l. overall.
• TWO SWORDS. Japan 2nd quarter-20th
  TWO SWORDS. Japan 2nd quarter-20th century. World War II with similar brass guards and composition grips. One has a family crest with hawk feathers on the backstrap. With scabbards 35 1/2'' 37''l.
• SWORD. Attributed to France ca.1830s.
  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.
• A Victorian officer's sword with
  A Victorian officer's sword with brass guard sharkskin grip and 82 cm blade.
• Japanese Samurai sword with dragon
  Japanese Samurai sword with dragon decorated tsuka and ebonized wood sheath. 40.5"l.
• U.S. officer's sword 19th c. with
  U.S. officer's sword 19th c. with a brass guard. As found. 34.25"l.
• Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
  Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
• 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.
• 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
• WWII GERMAN OFFICER SWORD. German
  WWII GERMAN OFFICER SWORD. German 1940s. Decorated with a lion's head. 34'' blade with eagle over swastika emblem. Scabbord is repainted. Sword is very tight.
• 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.
• 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.
• TOLEDO '1866' SWORDToledo '1866'
  TOLEDO '1866' SWORDToledo '1866' Sword
• TWO SWORDS. Japan 1st half-20th
  TWO SWORDS. Japan 1st half-20th century. Cavalry saber with checkered wood grip (missing leather ring). Blade stamped ''19801''. Steel scabbard 40''l. And a short sword possibly naval with shagreen grip. Scabbard has repair. 27 1/2''l. S/N match. Large sword - Scabbard in good shape and tight. Press stud works. Blade an inch or two shorter than originally made. Small sword - Scabbard very rough with dings bends and holes. It is 2'' short. Wire is coming off handle. Stud broken.
• SWORD. American 2nd quarter-19th
  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.
• TWO SWORDS. Japan 1st half-20th
  TWO SWORDS. Japan 1st half-20th century. Similar World War II swords with brass guards and nickel-plated scabbards. Wear one scabbard missing ring. 29'' 36''l. overall. Longer scabbard dented
• A U.S.N. DRESS SWORD A U.S.N. dress
  A U.S.N. DRESS SWORD A U.S.N. dress sword, a eagle medallion pommel, the gilt metal wrapped shagreen grip, black leather scabbard with gilt rope mounts and toe with dolphin, 37.5"l
• TWO MILITARY SWORDSTwo Military
  TWO MILITARY SWORDSTwo Military Swords, unsigned Dimensions: 36 1/2 in. (92.7 cm.) and 38 1/4 in. (97.2 cm.) Provenance: The Walter and Donna Conn Estate; located within the desirable estate enclave of San Marino. Designed by the renowned architect Roland E. Coate in 1929, and built for a member of the Keck family, the gated Colonial Revival home graces over an acre of meticulously manicured park-like grounds. Formerly the USC Presidential Mansion. Condition:
• U.S. Navy officer's presentation
  U.S. Navy officer's presentation sword World War II model. 38.5"l.
• SWORD. Continental 19th century.
  SWORD. Continental 19th century. Artillery short sword with solid brass guard and grip. Blade stamped ''CA''. Leather scabbard. 30''l. overall.
• 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.
• Two sword canes, one in stitched
  Two sword canes, one in stitched leather, 36"l
• Late 19th c. sword cane with carved
  Late 19th c. sword cane with carved ivory lion head with porcelain eyes. 36"l.
• 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.,
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Cavalry sword with blade stamped for Mansfield & Lamb Forestdale Long Island. Brass guard has three stamped marks and scratch carved Roman numerals ''XXVII''. As found with reworked guard. Iron scabbard. 43''l. overall.
• American officer's sword 1800-1825
  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.
• Japanese Meiji Samurai Sword and
  Japanese Meiji Samurai Sword and Scabbard, first quarter 20th century, of elaborately carved ivory and steel in "Noble Gentlemen" decor, the hilt and guard also of carved ivory, presented on a custom ebonized and silver wire-inlaid stepped mahogany stand, sword l. 27".
• U.S. military officers sword with
  U.S. military officers sword with brass eagle, bone carved grip and leather brass scabbard (worn). Sword: 37.5"l / Scabbard: 31.5"l 38.75"l oa
• An 1803 pattern Infantry officer's
  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