November 7-8, 2018 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/8/2018
This high condition officer's grade sword features a slightly curved polished steel blade with long etched panels and two partial fullers on each side. The right side is etched with foliate designs, arms motifs, a patriotic shield, American flag, patriotic eagle and an "E PLURIBUS UNUM" banner. The ricasso is etched "Ames Mfg Co/ Chicopee/ Mass". The left side features spiraling scrollwork, flags, arms motifs and a large "U.S.". The gilt brass hilt features a pierced guard with detailed chased flowers and scrolls on both sides. The pommel is chased with a flower surrounded by a wreath. The grip is wrapped with shark skin and decorated with twisted gilt brass wire. Black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts, the left side of the throat mount stamped with Ames markings. CONDITION: Excellent. It would be difficult to find a nicer example in better condition. Blade is excellent, retaining nearly 100% of its factory polish with only a few light marks from scabbard. The hilt retains approximately 95% original gilt finish with some light wear on high edges of pommel, counterguard and knuckle bow. Scabbard is excellent with a few light storage marks and minor crazing from age. Mounts with a few minor shallow dents and some wear to hanging ring. The mounts retain approximately 95-98% original gilt finish.