AMER WINTER 2016
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.
BRITISH FIGURE-EIGHT NAVAL CUTLASS, CIRCA 1810.This is a classic example of a British Naval cutlass that was emulated by the Americans during the American Revolution and War of 1812. This type of weapon would be found aboard British or American privateers during the Napoleonic Wars, War of 1812 and the Barbary Coast Wars. American made versions typically have a wooden grip, so this example with iron grip, most probably is of British manufacture, though there is no maker''s mark or cypher meaning it was sold to private market. An old brown ink tag attached reads "CAPTAIN WM. H. GOODING". SIZE: CONDITION: Sword is very good overall, "as found" in local Maine estate. 27-1/2" X 1-3/8" blade is overall grey with areas of staining and pitting. Sheet iron crossguard retains much of its original black paint with balance rusted and pitted. Grip is sound and solid with much original black paint, with rust and light pitting. Point is bent. 49937-1 JS (800-1,200)