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Andres Benites Courbiere (1760-1814) was born in Saint Nizier Parish, Leon (Lyon), France. As a young man, Andres spent 4-5 years sailing on French ships, landing on the island of Guarico and eventually onward to New Orleans. For several years he worked as a hand on merchant boats to and from Nachitos (Natchitoches), Louisiana eventually settling there for several years trading guns, powder, musket balls, and textiles with the Tahuacanes and Tancahues Indians. Courbiere arrived at San Antonio de Bexar in 1779, there he would marry Maria Feliciana Duran (daughter of Pedro and Antonia Cortinas) at San Fernando de Bexar and quickly find employment during the year of 1780 acting as interpreter with the Indians who came to the The Alamo Presidio. November 1781, he enlisted as a soldier interpreter in the Alamo de Parras company of San Antonio. He became considered one of the most reliable interpreters and best informed regarding Indian affairs in the Spanish service, especially well informed as to the relations of the North, who frequented the Presidio of San Antonio de Bexar in peaceful times. 1804, Andres Benites Courbiere was appointed by the Spanish Crown as Cadet Sergeant at Bexar. Courbiere served with distinction in all three major areas of activity of New Spain, including the Presidios of Nacogdoches, La Bahia, and San Antonio. Sword is engraved with "ANDRES BENITES" and "SIRBO AMI DUENO" or "Sirvo a mi Dueno" (I Serve My Owner) on 29.25" blade. Ornate lion's-head pommel holds chain connecting to the guard. Overall length 35.25".
Auction Location:
134 Deborah Drive, New Braunfels, Texas, 78130, United States
Previewing Details:
FRIDAY, February 28th, 12 Noon to 6PM and Saturday, March 1st, 10AM to 12 NOON auction start. All times local.
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134 DEBORAH DRIVE
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX 78130
8.25% Sales Tax Applies To Residents of The State of Texas Unless A Resale Certificate Is Supplied To Burley Auction Group.
PAYMENT: Cash, Check, Money Order, Cashier’s Check, Visa, MC, & American Express accepted. NOTE: A 3% service charge will be added to all credit/debit card payments.
BUYER'S PREMIUM 25% Online
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| TEX |
8.25% |
Texas Sales Tax |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
25% |
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