November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Crude, yet interesting, cavalry saber which was crafted in the form of a naval cutlass. The saber features an American blade, broad and curved with wide, shallow, and unstopped fuller. Wide cutting edge. Broad, flat crossguard which terminates into a long, wide quillon. The knucklebow is D-shaped and features a rectangular slot which would accommodate a sword knot. A sturdy and rounded walnut grip with 4 deep slash indentations sits directly on the hilt. Complete with its black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Interesting wide hourglass design on left side below upper mount. This saber is featured on pg. 625 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords Volume II". CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered areas of pitting and spotting. Guard exhibits a chocolate patina and the grip exhibits handling wear with minimal blemishes. The scabbard seam remains tight. There are several scuffs and areas of leather loss as well as a few cracks towards the tip. Drag is cracked at seam. One 3/4" hole in scabbard towards drag. Overall good. A fine example of a circa early 19th century saber.