NO RESERVE SUMMER DISCOVERY AUCTION
Jul 12, 2020
(your local time)
USA
140 58th St. Building B, Unit 5G Brooklyn, NY 11220
Terms of sale
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LOT 539:
A RARE GUOOF MASONIC FRATERNAL SWORD CIRCA 1820-50
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Sold for: $175
Start price:
$
10
Estimated price:
$100 - $150
Auction house commission:
25%
sales tax: 8.88% On the full lot's price and commission
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A RARE GUOOF MASONIC FRATERNAL SWORD CIRCA 1820-50
Gilded hilt, wood ribbed handle wound with twisted wire, cross guard with masonic symbols on one side and "GUOOF" (Grand United Order of Odd Fellows) on the other, straight blade decorated with etched floral designs and owners name, marked on ricasso by WM. H. HORSTMANN COMPANY / PHILADELPHIA indicating that the sword was manufactured in 1820-50. Metal scabbard. GUOOF was founded in 1843, its membership has principally included African Americans, due to black people being discriminated.
Dimensions: L: 39 3/4 in., (101 cm.)
Condition: Good
