Classic American Revolutionary War era officer's sword with 28-1/2", 3-fullered blade, S-shaped silver guard hallmarked with rectangular raised letter cartouche "NH" Nathanial Hurd, (1729-1777). The guard consists of a 1" wide central lozenge with two narrow, tapering quillons terminating in either curl of the "S". One side has attached silvered chain terminating in silvered capstan rivet. There are two small gutters cut on the edges of each quillon and bottom of central lozenge on guard. The wonderfully carved, tapering, bulbous, fluted ivory grip flares from 5/8" at it's silver ferrule adjacent guard to 1-1/2" wide near top. This is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship not seen in any text and only other known sword by Hurd is a ball pommel small sword of typical design other than it also utilized rarely seen ivory instead of silver wire grip. SIZE: PROVENANCE: Has been retained in a Boston family for several generations. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is overall grey/bright with areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Silver has grey patina. Cartouche is easily discerned. Ivory grip has some soiling and ivory patina. 53000-1 JGS (6,000-8,000) ESA -