2149
(lot of 2) Central or South American short swords
Estimate:
$300 - $500
Sold
$500
Live Auction
January 17th Jewelry, Fine Art, Furniture & Decorative Art, Asian Art Auction
Location
Clars Auction Gallery 5644 Telegraph Ave. Oakland, CA 94609
Description
(lot of 2) Central or South American short swords: a vintage Brazilian musian's sword with a brass crown twist hilt, a quillon and counter guard, the blade marked "Viuva Cunha Guimaraes & Co., Rio Dejaneia No. xxx8, 1007", fitted with a leather covered scabbard with brass square toe; and a Mexican Military School cadet short sword, eagle pommel with ring handle, frog bears insignia of school, "Ejercito Mixicano, Heroico Militar", black leather covered scabbard with brass fittings, greater length 25"l, Provenance: The Holt Military Museum, Lafayette, California
Condition
Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at online@clars.com. The absence of a condition statement does not mean that the lot is in perfect condition.
