"GONE WITH THE WIND" PROP SWORD & SCABBARD.
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Winning Bid:
$2,473.08
(Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bidding Ended:
Thursday, July 17, 2014 1:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, July 17, 2014 1:00:00 PM)
Auction:
Auction #212 - Part II
Item numbers 989 through 2633 in auction 212
Item Description
37.75" long World War I era military saber w/matching metal scabbard comes in large 16.5x56.25x4-3/8" deep open wooden display case. Sword dates to the World War I era, it was used as a prop in the 1939 classic "Gone With The Wind." While the film was set during the Civil War, props were used that only had to look correct/similar. Blade has stamped "Carl Grasser" maker name and "Lw 14" notation w/Austria's small double-headed eagle coat of arms. Other side of blade (at base) has lightly etched "GWTW 17" initials/number. Handle is aged and hilt has dark patina. Blade is dull as issued but has been oiled and shows just lt. wear/aging. Fine overall. Scabbard has matching dark patina and some scattered lt. surface oxidation and wear. VG/Fine. Comes w/string tag and COA from noted prop dealer Hollywood Prop Supply stating this was used during filming of "Gone With The Wind" and came from the archives of MGM Studios.
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