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LOT #358
American Masonic IOOF Patriarchs Militant Fraternal Lodge Swords
(2) “named” Independent Order of Odd Fellows swords each having original owners and manufacturers etched onto blades including sword with name on obverse of blade made by “C.E. Ward Co. New London O” on reverse ricasso having wire-wrapped firm polished black tone grip, gilt finished hilt, gilt and plated scabbard with “47” on reverse of many applied fixtures, including cloth storage bag and personalized leather carry case having same last name as on blade; as well as sword having larger etched motif to obverse and reverse of blade, made by “M. C. Lilley & Co. Columbus O.” on obverse ricasso having wire-wrapped leather grip and plated scabbard with “44” on reverse of many applied fixtures
Estimate: $200 - $300
Hammer Price: $100
Dimensions: Length: 35 1/2 inches (M. C. Lilley sword, including scabbard (longer))
Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with age, blades retain majority of original plating and etching, lacking any major rust or deep pitting, having some surface scuffs, scratches and occasional areas of surface discoloration throughout; C.E. Ward having movement in hilt and some of wire wrapping loose and out of grooves though retains much of original gilt finish to hilt and scabbard; M. C. Lilley & Co. having slight movement to guard, wear to leather grip though wire wrapping firmly retained, some darkening to bronze tone finish on hilt and light surface discoloration to finish of scabbard overall; no dents to any scabbard, minor scuffs and scratches to swords and scabbards throughout, light wear to cloth bag and leather carry case
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Sales Tax: California (7.250%), Florida (6.000%), Georgia (8.500%), Kansas (6.500%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6.000%), Washington (10.500%), Wisconsin (5.500%)