December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
The leading sword maker in America from 1798-1830 was Connecticut native Nathan Starr. His firm produced this hefty cavalry saber and is 1 of over 10,000 such pieces made under the Starr contract of 1812-1813. The saber follows a modified design criterion specified on January 11, 1813 that incorporated a sharper curve to the blade, a pronounced angle to the hilt, and a wider opening between grips and knucklebow. The knucklebow exhibits the reverse-P pattern and is pierced near the pommel for accommodation of a sword knot. Grips are wood, ribbed and shaped to fit the hand and wear a black leather wrap. The hefty iron hilt is matched to a curved, single-edged, and a non-fullered steel blade with a pronounced clipped point. The blade is unadulterated by any etchings or engravings with the exception of the maker’s stamp on the obverse ricasso, which reads “P (proved) / HHP / N.STARR” in defined, crisp marks. The saber is complete with its black painted iron scabbard which features 2 carry rings and a drag. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a moderate patina with scattered freckling and areas of pitting. Scattered areas of delamination. Leather washer in place. Hilt exhibits a heavy patina with wear from handling and storage on the grip. Scabbard exhibits a heavy patina and retains some of its black paint with throat screw in place. A nice example of a notable cavalry saber.