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Antique Masonic Templar Ames Sword, Scabbard, Belt
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Offered for sale is an original antique Masons lodge sword, scabbard, and belt. This sword has a one piece wood handle with a silver inlayed cross. The handle tip has a helmeted knight with a shielded face guard, winged Griffins or dragons?, and a plum on top. The hand guard has a center panel with a knight or king in a helmet & chain mail armor. The blade has fancy etchings on both sides with a gold colored background. They include a pair of Jousting knights on horse back, tents, a Mosque, trees, flags, banners, a larger fully armored Knight with a cross flag on a pole, and a skull and cross bones with "Memento Mori". The sword is etched with the member’s name; "Carl G Parker".(?) The blade is marked; "The Henderson Ames Co. Kalamazoo, Michigan". The scabbard has 3 applied, fancy, decorations. The cross, crown and Maltese cross on the shield have red or black enamel inserts. The belts exterior is black cloth and silver stripes. The inside appears to be leather. The 3 sword chains are shiny and have etched links. CONDITION - This is an antique piece. It needs a good cleaning & polishing. It shows moderate wear & some staining, tarnish, and ruff ness to the blade in places. See last 3 pictures for the worse areas of wear. The very tip of the sword has a slight bend. The scabbard has no dents but is missing some paint/coating is some spots. Please view ALL my pictures carefully to better determine the exact condition to your own satisfaction. I ask that you ask necessary questions early. I will assist you in any way I can. I must sell these as pictured, as described, and 'as is'. Thank you & good luck...
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PLEASE read ALL terms prior to bidding. Bidding constitutes acceptance of my posted terms. By placing a bid you are agreeing to the terms and conditions as stated below. Please ask all questions prior to bidding. I will help in any way I can. Questions asked in the last 24 hours may not get a reply before the auction ends.
1) Accepted payments are; Money Order, U.S. check (7-10 days to clear before shipping), or Paypal. Items over $250 must ship with signature confirmation. International items over $100 must include insurance.
2) All items are sold as is. I accept returns ONLY if item is grossly misdescribed, if buyer made payment in the required 7 days and contacted seller within 3 days of receipt of order. Postage is NOT refundable.
3) International Buyers. International M.O or Paypal. Item must be insured if item sell for $100. I accept no responsibility once shipped. Customs forms must be filled out honestly.
Payment must be received within 7 days of the end of the auction Stated Shipping charges for continental US only. Uninsured packages at buyers risk. Shipping & Handling to be paid by winning bidder, insurance is extra.
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