May 17, 2022 Early Arms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/17/2022
For a sword with an identical hilt, see plate 192.S on page 125 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Neumann dates the sword 1775-1790. This sword is attributed to Jeremiah Snow based on identical signed hilts. Slightly curved American manufactured blade with narrow single fuller along top on both sides. Brass stirrup hilt with counter guard on right side. Brass urn pommel with two engraved lines. Cherry grip with carved spiraling grooves. Brass ferrule at top and bottom. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with scattered darker areas and several battle nicks to edge. Brass hilt retains a pleasing mustard patina. Grip very good with minor age cracks and a couple small chips along bottom ferrule. A very attractive American Revolutionary War era sword. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG