This will be a fantastic eclectic sale consisting of many smalls as well as larger items. The railroadiana portion is highlighted by three different locomotive headlights, a pair of marker lights, a large brass bell that is extremely nice and LOUD, a number of vintage locks (some with keys), a number of lanterns including an amber globe Great Northern, various Chessie smalls and some Great Northern dishes.
Militaria items include several WWII era Nazi German helmets, two WWI era pickelhaube helmets, numerous tinnies, 1st and 2nd class iron crosses, several badges, several swords, a Kriegsmarine naval dagger and other smalls.
The antiques and collectibles portion includes a nice selection of nice cast iron banks and toys, some paper currency, a large collection of Swiss Army knives (none of much age), Virginia and West Virginia mining tokens / coins, mining lanterns, a great selection of small vintage coin banks, several vintage telephones, matching sets of 1960's and early 70's automobile license plates, a large collection of vintage prophylactics in original packaging (1920's to 1940's), some advertising and much more.
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LOT 114:
Prussian Imperial artillery Lion Head sword with scabbard. This is a Prussian Imperial Artillery Officer's Sword ...
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Sold for: $300
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$5 - $200
Buyer's Premium: 15%
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Prussian Imperial artillery Lion Head sword with scabbard. This is a Prussian Imperial Artillery Officer's Sword from before World War I, it is in very good condition, it has intricate engraving on both sides starting about 1 inch below the hilt to about 12 1/2 inches down the blade, there is a makers mark on it that is hard to make out because part of the hit covers it, you can see the tops of two squirrels engraved there, the handle is brass or copper in color and there is a monogram in the hilt, it is difficult to figure what letters are there, not due to wear, its tough to read the script, it also has what I believe to be the date of presentation 1.5.03, The sword measures 37 1/4 inches from the top of the lions head to the tip of the blade, the scabbard is very darkly patinaed.
