December 10, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2019
This sword is featured in figure 39 on page 52 of "American, Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords" by Daniel D. Hartzler. The bird-head pommel is ornamented in deeply engraved and stippled floral designs that continue on the backstrap as well as on the top of the counter guard and sides of the quillion. Matching lower ferrule also engraved. Bulbous ivory grip with checkered panel on right side. Hilt features languettes; the right side with a highly relief eagle with arrows on a stippled ground. Curved steel blade with large single fuller and a unique guilt designs with blued outlines including right side with large letters "US/of A" with military motifs. Black leather scabbard with large embossed silver mounts. These ornate mounts feature Lady Liberty on the top mount, a patriotic eagle with arms on the mount, and a large oak leaf on the tip with a scaled serpent drag. The rococo ornamental mounts are not decorated on the reverse except for the snake drag and scalloped edges. CONDITION: Blade retains 70-80% original polish, gilt, and blue accents with scattered areas of brown patina and light pitting surrounded by dark patina, one minor nick at top, near tip. Hilt and mounts excellent and polished, show a few light marks. Grip retains a yellow patina with some crazing and an age crack along bottom. Scabbard has losses to finish and areas of heavy crazing. Stitching excellent with no holes or tears. PROVENANCE: Ex. Daniel D. Hartzler Collection. DMG