LARGE GROUP OF ANTIQUE EDGED WEAPONS.

1) A pair of 1872 US Cavalry officers sabers, one by Horstmann and the other by Bent & Bush of Boston. Both sabers have sharkskin grips and brass-mounted scabbards, with the latter saber reading "Bent & Bush / Boston." CONDITION: both sabers are in good overall condition, showing bright, shiny etched blades. 2) This fine P1833 French Naval cutlass, dated 1836, has a black-painted hilt and original brass-mounted leather scabbard. CONDITION: fine overall, with a bright blade and a good, solid scabbard. 3) Three M1860 militia staff swords, complete with scabbards, with one sword marked "Francis Bannerman." CONDITION: good overall condition. 4) An Imperial German Artillery officer's sword with a good, finely etched blade, maker-marked "MATTH. MULLER KGL. HOEL. LEIPZIG." One-ring steel scabbard. CONDITION: very good overall condition. 5) Six ethnic spears and swords. CONDITION: fair to good overall condition. 6) Miscellaneous swords and a loose sword blade. CONDITION: fair to good overall condition. PROVENANCE: Martin Lane Historic & Western Americana Lifetime Collection. (02-21408/JS). $800-1,200.