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Rices Surprise Party 1492 Boston Short Sword

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Antique Riceâ€™s Surprise Party 1492 Short Sword: Riceâ€™s Surprise Party 1492, Short Sword, 1892 National Theatrical Production. Patterned after U.S. cadet type. Fine heavy cast bronze handle with detailed portrait of Columbus. Recurved yatagha

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RICE'S SURPRISE PARTY 1492 SHORT SWORD (BAYONETTE): 1892 Rice's Surprise Party 1492 Short Sword National Theatrical Production patterned after US Cadet Cast Bronze, hilt has a portrait of Columbus - fashioned from a French Bayonette Blade (Ettienne) /

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A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A DAISHO (MATCHING LONG AND SHORT SWORD) Edo period (1615-1868), mid ...: A KOSHIRA-E (MOUNTING) FOR A DAISHO (MATCHING LONG AND SHORT SWORD) Edo period (1615-1868), mid 19th century with some earlier components The saya (scabbards) finished in an irregular mosaic of greeni

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Rices Surprise Party 1492 Boston Short Sword

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DESCRIPTION: Rices Surprise Party 1492 Boston Short Sword, 24" long overall. This is a theatrical prop sword. On September 3rd 1892, the Park Theatre in Boston opened with Rice's Surprise Party in a production of Barnet's "1492". A further article in the New York Times on 9th October 1892 states that Rice's Surprise Party (an acting troupe) had been performing the play 1892 for 8 weeks and "the house continues to be packed at every presentation."CIRCA: Late 19th CenturyDIMENSIONS: Blade: 18 1/2"; L: 23 3/4"CONDITION: Visible signs of use and age. Overall rust signs on blade. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.

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Rices Surprise Party 1492 Boston Short Sword

Name: Rices Surprise Party 1492 Boston Short Sword
SKU: 157716026
Price: 75 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $500

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