Lot #111 - AUSTRIAN MOD.1889 STATE OFFICIAL'S SWORD
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Auction House:Australian Arms Auctions
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Sale Name:May 2013 Arms Auction
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Sale Date:04 May 2013 ~ 6pm
05 May 2013 ~ 10am -
Lot #:111
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Lot Description:AUSTRIAN MOD.1889 STATE OFFICIAL'S SWORD
30" blade retaining 80% orig nickel finish with main losses to the ricasso, single fullers & by Weyersberg Solingen; elaborate gilt brass hilt features the dbl headed eagle of the Astro-Hungarian Royal Family; vg fish skin grips bound with woven brass wire; leaf pattern decoration to back edge; 30% of gilt finish remains to hilt & back pc; complete with f. cond, correct scabbard with the embossed Royal Cypher of Emperor Franz Josef I on the locket; scabbard missing the leather outer covering. A scarce sword, slightly down in cond. -
Notes:L/R
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Estimate:A$400 - 600
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Realised Price:
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Category:Militaria & Weapons
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