LOT 2068 RARE INSCRIBED MODEL 1841 REGULATION US NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD OF LT. HENRY T. WINGATE.
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Fine ivory gripped eagle-head sword inscribed on rear languette “H. TINGEY WINGATE / USN”. Henry T. Wingate was born in Charlestown, MA in 1817 and died in 1854 and is buried in Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, MA. Wingate is listed as a mid-shipman on the USS Potomac in 1840. Accompanying this sword are five pieces of silver flatware, all with his last name “WINGATE”. Three of the pieces are coin and are marked “LINCOLN & REED” (Boston). SIZE: Sword & scabbard: 33″ overall. PROVENANCE: Original contents from the estate of Louise Alida Livingston, Oyster Bay, L.I., N.Y. Removed from the family home, Greenport L. I., N.Y. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. CONDITION: Sword is very good overall, 28″ blade is overall grey with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Patriotic naval etched motifs are discernible, though weak. Rusted at ricasso and no discernible makers mark. Original scabbard which accompanies sword is broken in three pieces, but all three engraved mounts are intact and retain much of their gold plating with overall matching chocolate/green patina to brass hilt. Carved ivory grip is complete with several hairlines. All in all, an honest “as found” scarce American naval sword. Flatware is very good overall. 51941-26 (800-1,200) ESA
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