December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
A very good “campaign grade” cavalry officer’s saber by Horstmann of Philadelphia, a major supplier of military goods. Regulation configuration for a cavalry officer, but intended for field use. Hilt with simple, but finely cast, laurel leaf design on pommel cap, and 1860 style grip with swell, sharkskin wrapped and bound with twisted wire. Remainder of hilt shows just short floral sections inside and out on branches at the guard. Blade is 31 7-8 inches long, the short blade version, with a “W.H. Horstmann / & Son / Philadelphia” etched blade address. The blade is bright, with very visible etching against slightly graying frosting, featuring intricate foliate designs, and some martial elements on both sides, and no U.S. or eagle, as is correct (see Thillmann on these sabers.) Ricasso bears German blade maker’s stamp, a major supplier of blades to Horstmann. The edge and point are good. Scabbard is correct, simple steel with all mounts in place. Silver gray with darker gray areas. Smooth metal, no dents or pitting. CONDITION: Very good plus. A regulation Union cavalry officer’s working saber that would enhance a collection. SR
Item Dimensions: 40"