19th C. Mexican Iron Short Sword w/ Horn Handle
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Description
North America, Mexico, ca. 19th century CE. A fine short sword with a lengthy forged-iron blade. The bifacial blade features a shallow fuller on each side, a rounded yet formidable tip, and a reinforcing clamp near the shoulder. The blade tang is sandwiched between a pair of form-fitting bull horn panels that are attached via 3 slender rivets. Smooth patina has formed across the entire tool. Size: 20.1" L x 1.2" W (51.1 cm x 3 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#160357
Condition
Slight bending to overall form of blade, with chipping, surface darkening, and several stable fissures to horn handle panels, light pitting to blade surfaces, and scattered specks of modern blue pigment on blade. Great patina throughout.
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19th C. Mexican Iron Short Sword w/ Horn Handle
Estimate $600 - $900
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