October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
For a nearly identical example, see plate 22.SS on page 311 in "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Circa 1760. Slightly curved steel blade with partial single fuller on each side, both sides deeply stamped "S. HARVEY". Pierced semi-basket hilt with full basket on right side and open on the other. Shagrin wrapped grip decorated with twisted brass wire. Classic flattened ball pommel with integral capstan. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark patina with some freckling and nicks to edge. Grip very good with some minor losses around ferrules. Hilt retains a grey-brown patina. A very attractive basket-hilted officer's sword. PROVENANCE: James L. Kochan.