African Congo Tribal Sword Lot Antique 19th Century Start Price USD 875.00 Current Price USD 875.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, November 15, 2008 End Time Monday, December 15, 2008 Location Tallahassee, FL See more about 'African Congo Tribal Sword Lot Antique 19th Century ' Description  Here is my African Blade Collection.  All of these are VERY UNIQUE, especially the curved fighting blade, wave, and the tri-edge blade (havent seen any others like them).  All of them are guaranteed originals and are from the 19th century from 1800-1850.  I have taken many pictures to accurately show each blade.They are all in good shape and the blades are still sharp w/ sturdy handles.  They have all aged well and are high quality pieces that will fit great in any current high end collection or this auction would be great to start a new collection as well.  This lot has cost me somewhere between 1200 and 1500 if i recall correctly.  I am starting the listing at 875 buy it now w/ best offer option. Here is your chance to get a deal of a lifetime.  Each blade is individually described below (starting from the left on the first pic):#1: Curved Fighting Sword-29" overall length (not counting the curve of the blade)-widest part of the blade is 2.75"-etchings on blade along with a cut on either side possibly to save weight.-copper? wrap-wooden handle has some age damage( seen in pic) but is still very sturdy#2: Tri-edged sword-22" overall length-head of the blade is just of 9" wide, the rest of the blade is just under 3" wide-both sides as well as the front of the blade are sharp-nice etching along the whole length of the blade-copper? wrap all the way down to the butt of the handle-butt end of the handle has a metal piece for blunt force damage-wooden handle has minor age wear(seen in pic) but is very sturdy-blade has minor signs of use#3: dual edge sword-23" overall length-widest part of the blade is 4.5"-nice etchings and overall design-copper? wrap down to the butt of the handle-butt end of the handle has copper "buttons" (for lack of a better term) for blunt force damage-wooden handle has age wear as seen in pics but is in good condition-blade has signs of use#4: dual edge sword-23" overall-widest past of the blade is 4"-more extensive etchings than on the rest and a very detailed overall design of the blade-vegetal fibre wrap-wooden handle has held up VERY well to the ages#5: wave blade sword-19" overall length-widest part of blade is jsut over 3 inches-nice etching and design-copper? wrap on handle-handle design is very detailed-top of handle has a precious metal (probably copper due to the deep color)molded around it-butt end of handle has copper 'buttons' for lack of a better term for blunt force damage-blade has some form of laminate (yes it is original) likely used to prevent rust-blade shows signs of use-wooden butt end has age damage as seen in pics but is very sturdyafrican blades have always been among my favorites, and these are some of the creme of the crop.  it saddens me to have to sell them, but i could use the money.  You will be very happy with this purchase.  items are sold as is as photographed.shipping rates are an estimate.  any excess will be refunded.  if you live outside of the lower 48 states or overseas please email me for a quote and check with customs policy if needbe. Place a Bid!