Antique Appraisal

[SAMIAM]

My brother in law was a collector. He left me 6 items that look like bayonets but some are more like swords. Look like civil war items. Also left me a walrus tusk and whale teeth scrimshaw carvings…..I’m sure they are reproductions but wondering if anyone knows a person who could look them over and tell me what they are. Not looking to sell, just want some info

[The Real BigGuy]

I remember watching Antiques Roadshow several years ago. A gentleman had 2 or 3 whales teeth scrimshaw items. I think the estimate was like 35k. Good luck!


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[Nautique2001]

Just a thought...

If you don't receive a local recommendation, you might try Mystic Seaport. Their Collections & Research Center might be able to help you or refer you to someone.

[The Real BigGuy]

Check the internet. Sometimes you can send an appraiser pictures and they are enough to have them make a fake/may be real decision. I’ve also search for pictures of antique swords to compare what I had. Turned out to be a training sword from WW1 that someone had sharpened to destroy what little value it had.


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[The Real BigGuy]

You just missed “The Antique Scrimshaw Collectors Association” 2024 “Scrimshaw & Nautical Antiques Weekend” in New Bedford. It was this past weekend.

http://www.antiquescrimshawcollectors.org/


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[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by the real bigguy

check the internet. Sometimes you can send an appraiser pictures and they are enough to have them make a fake/may be real decision. I’ve also search for pictures of antique swords to compare what i had. Turned out to be a training sword from ww1 that someone had sharpened to destroy what little value it had.


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[ApS]

Originally Posted by SAMIAM

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From left to right, the first two are "socket" bayonets for Springfield Armory rifles (not sure if for the shorter Springfield carbine).

The remainder are called the "Zouave" bayonets.

Each type was used in the Civil War, but some came from France or Prussia..

More on "Zouave" military--famed from New York State. Strange baggy, colorful, uniforms or civilian dress went into battle with the Northern invaders.

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/ame...civil-war.html

[The Real BigGuy]

The second from the left looks very much like a British Pattern 1907 sword bayonet. Search for same on Wikipedia for more info to evaluate against yours.

I’ve seen retail prices for the socket bayonet ranging from 150 to 500 (with scabbard)


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[The Real BigGuy]

https://www.forgottenweapons.com/for...ghan-bayonets/

Talks about the style of the 4 longer bayonets


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[SAMIAM]

Originally Posted by The Real BigGuy

https://www.forgottenweapons.com/for...ghan-bayonets/

Talks about the style of the 4 longer bayonets


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Thanks very much......got all the info I needed on the links that you sent.
Much appreciated