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United Sates of America Revenue Marine Dress Sword and Log Book.
A fine quality sword by W H Horstmann & Son, Philadelphia, c.1870-95, the 84cm bright blade of flattened diamond section is etched with the perched Eagle, trophies and panels of scrolling foliage, gilt metal shells, the front one embossed with the Eagle, Stars and trophies, the central panel of the cross-guard with lettering 'USRM', wire bound white fish skin hand grip, gilt metal knop with acanthus decoration. Tooled black leather scabbard with gilt metal chapes, the centre one etched with a fouled anchor, the upper one with a shield of Arms. The official and original log book supplied by Joseph Nickerson & Co., Ship Chandlers, Boston runs to 180 pages and is a record of the ‘Brig, Chesapeake of Boston’ commanded by ‘David Evans’. The log is meticulously recorded by Evans. Sold together with other period hand written letters and details concerning Evans and his service, the sword very good condition and the log book &c. in good condition for the period (parcel) £800-£1,200

This is an age restricted lot: the successful buyer will be required to either collect in person, or arrange specialist shipping; the lot can be hand delivered within mainland Britain by prior arrangement with Christopher Mellor-Hill.