21st Oct, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory)
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[M] A WEIMAR REPUBLIC NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD,...
A WEIMAR REPUBLIC NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, C.1919-1933
with 31½in. (80cm.) blade impressed with maker's mark for 'Bickhorn', hinged obverse flap and thumb guard, ribbed grip and lion's head pommel, contained within brass mounted leather scabbard - 38in. (96.5cm.) overall
Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1970, vol 1 p.153, vol 2 pt 111.
with 31½in. (80cm.) blade impressed with maker's mark for 'Bickhorn', hinged obverse flap and thumb guard, ribbed grip and lion's head pommel, contained within brass mounted leather scabbard - 38in. (96.5cm.) overall
Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1970, vol 1 p.153, vol 2 pt 111.
Sold for £186
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A WEIMAR REPUBLIC NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD, C.1919-1933
with 31½in. (80cm.) blade impressed with maker's mark for 'Bickhorn', hinged obverse flap and thumb guard, ribbed grip and lion's head pommel, contained within brass mounted leather scabbard - 38in. (96.5cm.) overall
Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1970, vol 1 p.153, vol 2 pt 111.
with 31½in. (80cm.) blade impressed with maker's mark for 'Bickhorn', hinged obverse flap and thumb guard, ribbed grip and lion's head pommel, contained within brass mounted leather scabbard - 38in. (96.5cm.) overall
Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1970, vol 1 p.153, vol 2 pt 111.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art (Victory), 21st Oct, 2009
