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Antique 1800's IOOF Odd Fellows 'Boston Encampment' Fraternal Sword Gaylord Mfg.
$ 145.19
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Description
Here is a recent estate find. This is a Rare Antique I.O.O.F. "Named" Odd Fellows '19th Century' Victorian Ceremonial Fraternal "Boston Encampment" IOOF Odd Fellows Sword, made by The Gaylord Mfg. Co. Chicopee Mass. USA. The Sword Has Brass and Gilt Hardware with Secret Society Symbols and Designs. The Cross Guard Has an "All Seeing Eye" in the Center, and "IOOF".This Has a Fancy Etched Blade in Good Condition. It is Etched with the Former Owner's Name "M.C. White", and also "Boston Encampment". It is also is Signed by the Maker "Gaylord Mfg. Co", with Fancy Designs. The Brass Scabbard is Original, and has Applied Ornate Designs including A Pillar Column with
"The Three Links Of Odd Fellowship"
and Engraved Decorations, With an 'Acorn' Bottom Tip. The Sword measures approx. 36 1/4" Long with the Scabbard. The Sword itself measures approx. 35 1/8" Long with a 28" Blade. The Sword has a Ebony Wood Handle with Some Stress Cracks from Age, and an Ornate Victorian Pommel.
This is in Overall Good
Original Condition, with Normal Wear From Age, As Pictured. The Blade is in Overall Very Good Original Condition, Click and Enlarge Photos for Details! This is a Good Original Example of this Rare Sword!! The Pommel Has Some Caked On Dirt Which Needs To Be Cleaned, Otherwise Fine! Don't pass this one up,
I haven't seen one like this before.
It will make a stunning addition to any collection, and a Great piece of Odd Fellows History!!! 4.99
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