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Two Carved Wood Figural Swords

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Item Details

Description

likely carved during World War II, each hilt in the form of a figure, one a tropical female, the scabbard each in two parts, depicting the female surrounded by flowers, the other a U.S. army soldier in uniform, holding cap, the scabbard with profile of a soldier with cap, reading "U.S. Army", floral decoration, each with curved metal blade, metal supports, raised on square metal stands, taller 30 in.

Provenance: Purchased from Just Folk, Summerland, California, August 2017, noted as Ex Mendelsohn Collection; Property sold to benefit the American Folk Art Museum

Condition

scratching and scuffing throughout, embedded dirt, a few chips and losses to painted finish, blades with scratching, discoloration and rusting, one blade tip cut missing, some separation to scabbard and grip, bases with scratching and discoloration

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Two Carved Wood Figural Swords

Name: Two Carved Wood Figural Swords
SKU: 128008058
Price: 1600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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Starting Price $1,000

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