GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
IVORY - FINEST KNOWN PATTERNED 1830 US NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD.Peter Tuite in his definitive text US Naval Officers: Their Swords & Dirks describes the rarity of this pattern and the design he shows numerous examples from the US Naval Academy collection and others but none truly as fine as this particular example by a totally unknown maker, til this sword recently surfaced here in Maine estate. The maker is etched on blade "Hamburger & Co / 30 King Street / Covent Garden / London". This is no doubt the most beautiful of American Naval Sword Patterns and this is an unique and extremely fine example that cannot be upgraded. SIZE: CONDITION: 26" blade retains virtually all of its bright blue and gold etched decoration, virtually all gold plating is retained on hilt though there is some wear and reductions on high areas, scabbard mounts also retain most of their original gilt though areas of staining and darkening as sword is as found. Scabbard body is sound and solid with some broken stitches, crazing and small chips on sewn side. "Certifiable antique elephant ivory" grip is excellent, slightly shrunken pulling away from back strap with about a 2mm gap. 49382-2 JS (8,000-12,000) IVORY -