Auction 19
АНТИКВАРНОЕ ОРУЖИЕ И ДОСПЕХИ
By HELIOS
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May 16, 2020
Manhattan Art & Antique Center 1050 2nd Avenue Gallery 52 New York, New York 10022 USA, United States
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LOT 149:
A RARE GUOOF MASONIC FRATERNAL SWORD CIRCA 1820-50
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Sold for: $225
Start price:
$
200
Estimated price :
$300 - $400
Buyer's Premium: 25%
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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
