Lot 0299

Card Sword. Hamburg: Bartl, ca. 1910. A selected card

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Card Sword. Hamburg: Bartl, ca. 1910. A selected card

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Card Sword. Hamburg: Bartl, ca. 1910. A selected card is speared on the end of this large nickel-plated sword as the pack is thrown in the air. 36” long. Heavy and attractive, sound mechanically, with scattered light tarnish and rust at joints.

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Card Sword. Hamburg: Bartl, ca. 1910. A selected card

Name: Card Sword. Hamburg: Bartl, ca. 1910. A selected card
SKU: 44228061
Price: 800 USD
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