February 24-26th 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2017
Inexpensive simple sword by D.W. Forbes. Small rounded doorknob cap stand on a flat pommel that is octagonal shaped with square corners. The guard is fairly thick and stamped at the bottom and on the quillion. On the under-side of the guard in a rectangular cartouche is "D.W. Forbes" in script. The grips are ivory with long column reeds, the blade is straight with a fuller in the center and engraved patriotic motifs. Hilt: 5-3/4”. Total: 35-1/2”. Copy of "American Silver-Hilted Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords by Daniel Hartzler", featuring this sword will be included. Sword is featured on page 520, figure 470. Good condition; blade retains a dark patina with some lighter areas and scattered areas with heavy pitting, especially on edge and spine. Traces of blue finish in some areas, some wear to engraving. Hilt very good with great markings and some dark areas and light pitting from tarnish. Grip has a yellow patina with a few minor chips and two large age cracks showing separation and running horizontally.