A few examples of appraisal values for
HUNTING SWORD

• 2) FRENCH WWI ARTILLERY OFFICER
  2) FRENCH WWI ARTILLERY OFFICER SWORD & HUNT SWORD(lotof 2) French artillery officer sword, c.1915, the 35.5" blade marked at the spine "Manufacture nationale d'armes de Chatellerault, 9 bre (November) 1915, Officier d’Artillerie modele 1822-99," a three branch guard, wire wrapped grip, complete with scabbard, overall: 42.5"l, together with (1) short hunting sword, poor condition, 21.5" blade, likely later cracked handle with foliate engraved silver decoration, torn leather scabbard with silver mounts, sword overall: 27.75"l
• A KAISER WILHELM II THIRTY-TWO
  A KAISER WILHELM II THIRTY-TWO POINT RED STAG TROPHY MO...A KAISER WILHELM II THIRTY-TWO POINT RED STAG TROPHY MOUNT WITH ST. HUBERTUS CRUCIFIX, 1889, the thirty-two point rack with 53" spread, mounted on a half skull cap and centering a nickel silver pierced cypher of the Prussian crown suspending ribbons with "PATRIOTISCHER," and "KRIEGER-VEREIN" enclosing "FWR / IV," (Prussian King Frederick William IV) above a wavy ribbon centering "STETTIN," on a later silvered and parcel gilt hand carved scrolling cartouche centering acorn and oak leaf branches on a salmon pink textured ground, total antler and cartouche height: 55", width: 53", depth: 19"; surmounted by a nicely carved and white lacquered St. Hubertus Christo Morto crucifix, above the half skull suspending a silver metal mounted natural bull's horn hunting horn centering a brass heraldry stag's bust over a berried laurel wreath enclosing a metal panel engraved "E," (possibly for the Habsburg family's Eckartsau Castle, Austria) suspended from an enlisted style chain, length: 13 3/4"; together with an 18th/19th century silver metal mounted stag horn and steel hirschfänger, with an oval metal pommel on a horn handle beautifully detailed and depicting a hunter on rearing horse with raised arm, before another hunter kneeling and aiming towards deer being chased by hounds, above fleeing wild bear and fox being attacked by same hounds, in relief on a textured background and within "C" scrolled rocaille borders, over a bulbous neck with repoussé fox reversing to deer in a landscape flanked by a tapering quadrangular quillons crossguard, above a curling rockwork and foliage detailed open guard over a single edged steel blade, length: 21", with handle: 28"; enclosed by a silver plate mounted black leather scabbard with small pocket containing an associated horn handled Meridian steel blade skinning knife. Note: The Frederick William IV cipher wappen suspending ribbons that translate to; "Patriotic War Veteran's Association" above "STETTIN," a city located in the region of Stettin, a former Prussian Province of Pomerania, Germany, after 1945 ceded to Poland and renamed Szczecin. St. Hubertus, patron saint of hunters. Condition: The antlers are in good condition with expected darkening, a few tips worn, and one with old small chipped tip. The skull is in good condition with a few small edge chips, expected seam splits, and normal surface buildup throughout. The hunting horn has normal wear and the metal mounts have the same with some oxidized/tarnished spots, small dings, slightly bent areas from use, and surface buildup. The 18th/19th century hunting sword has normal wear on horn handle, tarnish, dings, small scratches, minor wear on silver metal parts, and the blade has tiny oxidized spots scattered throughout, and general wear from use. The scabbard's leather has cracked and been restored several times over many years, and metal parts are worn to base metal along some edges, have expected scratches, dings, and wear. The crucifix is in good restored condition with some light splits along joined segments and darkening of varnish. Simpson Galleries strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Simpson Galleries regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Simpson Galleries. All lots offered are sold "AS IS."
• TWO SWORDSTwo Swords, to include
  TWO SWORDSTwo Swords, to include a presentation sword with incised blade, Vivo Pardur, and wood handle; along with a cuttoe hunting sword having brass handle with bear hurting dogs and figures, largest 24 inches. Condition: All lots are sold "AS IS" The condition of lots can vary widely and are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. *No credit card payments will be accepted for silver, gold, or jewelry from buyers that have not purchased from our gallery in the past.
• TWO CONTINENTAL HUNTING SWORDS
  TWO CONTINENTAL HUNTING SWORDS EuropeA short sword with a brass hilt and a duck-shaped langet, wooden grips, and a steel blade with a false edge; and a hunting sword with a brass hilt, wooden grip, and a brass langet with a hunting scene, and a steel blade with light etching.
• FRENCH CUTTOE HUNTING SWORD 3rd
  FRENCH CUTTOE HUNTING SWORD 3rd quarter 18th century, a type frequently carried by Americans in the French & Indian and Revolutionary War: very slightly curved single edged blade with false edge and thin and broad fullers, nicely engraved with foliate and animal motifs, with the slogan, "Ne me tire pas sans raison ...," 21 3/8 in. L.; gilt bronze hilt with game birds on the guard and carved bone grip; 26 3/4 in. L. overall. With black leather and brass scabbard.
• REVOLUTIONARY WAR OFFICER'S
  REVOLUTIONARY WAR OFFICER'S SWORD, ELIAS GRAVES American hunting sword or cuttoe, 3rd quarter 18th century: hand-forged straight, single-edged blade, with false edge toward tip, 24 3/8 in. L.; Bronze hilt with simple counterguard and scallop-shell langet, loose disk pommel, and scrimshawed bone grip with floral forms and lettered "Elias Graves;" 28 5/8 in. L. overall. Elias Graves (1733-1802), resident of Guilford, CT, served in the French & Indian War under General Lyman and later Chauncey. He was an officer in the Ct. 4th Militia, rising to the rank of Captain under General Wm. Worthington.
• COMBINED HUNTING SWORD AND
  COMBINED HUNTING SWORD AND FLINTLOCK PISTOL MID-18TH CENTURY TOTAL LENGTH 27”.COMBINED HUNTING SWORD AND FLINTLOCK PISTOL, Mid-18th Century, A convex shell covers the breech of the barrel. Horn-covered grips. Ribbed domed pommel with a button. Dimensions: Total length 27".
• An 18th century German hunting
  An 18th century German hunting sword with stag horn handle 21in. Estimate ?100-150 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 ?230
• Hunting Sword w/Flintlock Pistol
  Hunting Sword w/Flintlock Pistol Late 18th/early 19th cent. Horn handle brass relief carved guard.Condition: Very good.Dimensions: L 27''E
• HUNTING SWORD. Germany probably
  HUNTING SWORD. Germany probably 18th century. Engraved blade with military designs and ''14.14.'' Antler handle and brass guard. 30''l.
• 18th Century Hunting Sword probably
  18th Century Hunting Sword probably Continental, antler grip with brass mounts, engraved blade with double fullers and depicting hunters on horseback, marked "Vivat" (to survive), 28-1/2 in.,
• BAYONET AND A SWORD. Includes a
  BAYONET AND A SWORD. Includes a marked Remington export bayonet and scabbard 20 1/2''l. and a German hunting sword with a 19''l. blade and brass hilt.