November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Very nice Post-Revolutionary War period cavalry saber in the style of an American Light Horse saber. This sword features the typical lion head pommel and grip which were cast in 2 pieces, lengthwise, and brazed together. The brass guard is a separate piece and features neatly cast open slot designs. The lion head is nicely finished but rather crude in design, featuring long eyelashes, a lightly detailed mane, flat nose and star shaped ears. The blade is ornate and features a pronounced curve with 3 fullers which are signature of the Spanish style. There are also 2 wider fullers, one containing the 3 upper fullers and another beneath that towards the center of the blade. The blade is adorned with 2 neatly engraved and decorated vignettes that flank a stand of arms which features a drum, cannon, polearms, and percussion instruments on either side of the blade. There is also a nice decoration featuring scrollwork and a stand of trumpets on both sides of the blade. Narrow ricasso and polearm decoration on the spine. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a pleasant gray patina with areas of freckling and light forging flaws. Very light edge wear. The hilt exhibits a pleasant patina with marks from handling and age. No wobble when handled. Overall good.