Lot 0467

CRIPE, Jack (American, 1918-1992). Sword Swallower

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JAMES BRADE SWORD (AMERICAN, - 1839-1915) - ROCKY: JAMES BRADE SWORD (AMERICAN, - 1839-1915) - ROCKY SEASCAPE - Oil on panel - Framed - 20 x 28 in. (sight) - -- Dimensions: ---

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An American Steel Sword, M.C. Lilley & Co.: An American Steel Sword, M.C. Lilley & Co. 19TH/20TH CENTURY with gilt hilt. Length overall 36 1/4 inches.

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American Masonic sword and belt: Sword from the Knights of Sherwood forest. Together with a leather belt and buckle from the Knights of Pythias. L of sword 89 cm (35 in.)

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Antique Early American Short Sword Signed: Antique Early American Short Sword Signed Circa 1901 w/ Metal Scabbard & Wood Handle. Condition- Generally Good Condition According to Age.Dimensions- L-17.5".Provenance from an Upstate NY Estate.Plea

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Dated 1944 WW II Period American Machete Sword By Collins & Co.: Dated 1944 WW II Period American Machete Sword By Collins & Co. Full Length : 27.5 inch Blade Length : 21.5 inch. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional informatio

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Two American Ceremonial Swords w/Metal Scabbards: Swords Two American Ceremonial Swords with Metal Scabbards c. 1870-1900, Two historic Styled Ceremonial Swords both with their original Metal Scabbards, both Very Fine. Two classic design Military / C

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Rare 18th C. Spanish Colonial Navy Cutlass ~ Pirate's: Rare 18th C. Spanish Colonial Navy Cutlass ~ Naval Pirate's Battle Sword ~ American Revolution era ~ Horn Grip, Brass Mounts, Original Leather Scabbard. Total Length (inside scabbard if present) : 25.

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CRIPE, Jack (American, 1918-1992). Sword Swallower

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CRIPE, Jack (American, 1918-1992). Sword Swallower Sideshow Banner. Tampa, FL: Sigler & Sons Art Services Co. Painted canvas. A bikini-clad woman holds a sword in each hand while a third is thrust down her throat. 93 x 115”. Signed at lower right. Wear due to age and exposure. “Tattoo Jack” Cripe began his show business career as a tattooist, banner painter, and sword swallower, adopting the moniker “Baron von Kripe.” Over the course of his career he worked with other well-known banner painters such as Snap Wyatt and Bobby Wicks. He is one of the few sideshow banner painters to have one of his artworks displayed at the Smithsonian American Art Museum.