Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 139

Arms and Armor

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 368		1831 Model Napoleon III Era French Foot Soldier's Short Sword. Impressive Model 1831 French in excellent condition. It was heavily influenced by the prevailing Neoclassical style of the day and was based on ancient sculptural depictions of the Roman gladius. The "glaive des troupes à pied modèle 1831" ultimately proved an unpopular weapon as it was heavy and unwieldy and ended up being more as a field tool hence why it was known as the "coupe choux" meaning "cabbage chopper". Blade is 19.25" with an overall length of 25". There is faint engraving at the top of the blade on both sides, likely the name of the arsenal that produced the sword. Overall, this is a fine example of the sword, no scabbard but very well kept 175+ years. Minor pitting to the grip, the blade only slightly darkened, with no contusions. A wonderful display piece. Estimated Value $400 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $250
Lot 369		Naval Officer's Dress Sword Model 1852, Trade Conqueror, N.S. Meyer Inc., with Star of David, Germany. Yes - US Naval officers dress sword, model 1852 (required years 1852 to 1942 then restored in 1954 as part of officers dress) N.S. Meyer sold blades from 1875 to 1992 with the Conqueror Trademark registered in 1935. Star of David with required PROVED slug in center at base of blade with Trademark and N.S. Myer on verso. Stainless steel blade absolutely gleams with no oxidation, the brass wrapped sharkskin handle in ace condition. Blade and scabbard approximately 31.5" overall length, 36". Some dings to the black areas of scabbard which hardly distract. Estimated Value $300 - 600 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $200
Lot 370		19th Century Buffalo Hunter's Powder Horn with Carved Plug Found Near Niobrara River South of Gordon, Nebraska in the 1940s. A nice find with quite a bit of provenance provided by family. 19th Century buffalo hunter's powder horn found near Gordon Nebraska along the Niobrara River. Horn was found by a Gary Ryder on the Jules Sandage Ranch Horn was then purchased in 1998 from Ryder's wife at an antiques show in Portland Oregon. All of this information on handwritten notes and tags. Powder horn is in found condition but very stout. Indeed sun bleached and weathered, but carved plug still intact. At mouth, obviously hide has disintegrated but the small, somewhat square tacks still intact. 10.5 in length and just over 2" at widest. Estimated Value $100 - 250 View details and enlarged photo	Realized $65