November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
This unmarked Maryland attributed eagle head sword has several attractive features. The sword features a slightly curved, double fullered blade with thin, deep fuller below the spine and shallower, wide fuller at the center. Both fullers are stopped by a narrow ricasso. The center fuller features a partially visible inscription which reads "NO ME SAQUES SIN RAZON" on one side and "NO ME ENBAINES SIN HONOR" on the other, as this slogan is typically found on these Spanish style blades of the era. This translates to "Do not draw me without reason, nor sheath me without honor". The blade features an 8 - 1/2" false edge. The guard features ornate designs including 4 slots, as well as 2 pierced shield decorations on either side of the guard. The guard forms into the D-shaped knucklebow that connects to the eagle head just underneath the beak. The eagle features a slightly hooked beak with triangular nares and plumage which flows backwards. The feathers are individually detailed and feature nicely engraved rachis and vanes. Eyes are rounded and the top features a thick button capstan. The ivory grip is decorated with twisted silver wire that fits neatly into the spiraled grooves, silver ferrule at base. CONDITION: The blade has a dark gray patina with scattered areas of dark brown patina and spotting. There are a few scattered nicks to edge. Hilt retains a polished surface with scattered areas of dark patina. The guard shows one break on the right side of the bottom shield decoration. Guard slightly loose. The grip shows some scattered hairline age cracks and retains a pleasing patina.