October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This 18th century hunting sword was found in an old family estate in central New York. The thick tapered steel blade has a 5-3/4" false edge and a red wool washer at the top. Iron hilt with relief clam shell counterguard and faceted bar guard. Tapered stag handle with iron ferrule at base. Original iron pommel cap was lost or removed during the period of use and crudely replaced with a hand-forged iron washer, possibly by an American soldier. This sword would have been the type carried by Hessian Jaeger troops. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted grey patina with darker patina at ricasso. Shows period sharpening and a couple "battle" nicks to edge. Hilt and handle retain a dark, dry and untouched patina. A very honest and early Germanic sword.