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Auction archive: Lot number 1010

AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE LION POMMEL HORSEMAN'S SABER, TESCHE BLADE.

Estimate
US$2,000 - US$4,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 1010

AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE LION POMMEL HORSEMAN'S SABER, TESCHE BLADE.

Estimate
US$2,000 - US$4,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

This circa 1785-1790 dragoon saber is of the same pattern as the examples found marked on the blade "American Light Horse Dragoons" or "Pennsylvania Light Horse". The slightly curved blade has a wide shallow fuller on both sides. The spine is inscribed "WM TESCHE PETERS SOHN IN SOLINGEN". Gilt brass six-slot D-guard with cast grip with integral chased and engraved lion head pommel. CONDITION: Blade retains a pleasing brown patina, a few scattered battle nicks to edge. Blade markings partially worn. Hilt retains generous amounts of original gilt finish, exposed areas retain a dark patina. Grip and pommel retain a pleasing dark mustard patina. Hilt tight to blade. A very attractive sword. DMG Item Dimensions: L: 39 - 1/2" Name Value Blade Length 34 - 3/8" Overall Length 39 - 1/2" Paperwork

Auction archive: Lot number 1010
Auction:
Datum:
17 May 2022
Auction house:
Morphy Auctions
North Reading Road 2000
Denver PA 17517
United States
info@morphyauctions.com
+1 (0)877 968-8880
+1 (0)717 336-7115
Beschreibung:

This circa 1785-1790 dragoon saber is of the same pattern as the examples found marked on the blade "American Light Horse Dragoons" or "Pennsylvania Light Horse". The slightly curved blade has a wide shallow fuller on both sides. The spine is inscribed "WM TESCHE PETERS SOHN IN SOLINGEN". Gilt brass six-slot D-guard with cast grip with integral chased and engraved lion head pommel. CONDITION: Blade retains a pleasing brown patina, a few scattered battle nicks to edge. Blade markings partially worn. Hilt retains generous amounts of original gilt finish, exposed areas retain a dark patina. Grip and pommel retain a pleasing dark mustard patina. Hilt tight to blade. A very attractive sword. DMG Item Dimensions: L: 39 - 1/2" Name Value Blade Length 34 - 3/8" Overall Length 39 - 1/2" Paperwork

Auction archive: Lot number 1010
Auction:
Datum:
17 May 2022
Auction house:
Morphy Auctions
North Reading Road 2000
Denver PA 17517
United States
info@morphyauctions.com
+1 (0)877 968-8880
+1 (0)717 336-7115
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