LOT OF 2: US FEDERAL PERIOD PILLOW POMMEL AND EAGLE HEAD POMMEL SWORDS.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/12/2022

Lot consists of: (A) Circa 1820s American Pillow Pommel Sword with leather scabbard. The sword features a straight 32 - 1/2" spearpoint blade with an unstopped fuller. The blade is decorated for about half its length with a fire blued panel. The panel is complimented by engraved military, patriotic, and foliate motifs that are highlighted with gilt. No visible maker mark. The hilt is of brass and features a straight crossguard which develops into a clamshell quillion. Curved knucklebow ending with a pillow pommel. A fluted ivory grip rests between the pommel and a brass ferrule. The sword is complete with its black leather scabbard which features brass mounts. CONDITION: The blade retains some shine, with evidence of a possible older cleaning. Fire blued panels have lost most of their finish, while the decorations retain most of their gilt. The brass hilt exhibits a mustard patina with scattered spotting. Grip exhibits handling wear. The scabbard mounts have both separated from the scabbard body. Tight seam with obvious loss, creases, and cracks. Overall good. (B) Circa 1820s American Eagle Head Pommel Sword with leather scabbard. The sword features a straight 31" spearpoint blade decorated for about half its length with a fire blued panel. The panel is complimented by engraved military and foliate motifs that are highlighted with gilt. No visible maker mark. Brass hilt with crossguard, foliate quillion, and balled knucklebow which leads to an open mouth eagle head pommel. Grip is missing. Complete with its black leather scabbard. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a light gray patina with scattered spotting and pitting. Fire blued panels retain about half of their finish. Decorations are somewhat muted. Hilt exhibits a dark patina with scattered spotting. Scabbard is missing the drag, middle mount is loose. Tight seam with obvious loss, creases, and cracks. Overall fair. JLD

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Value

Blade Length

(A) 32 - 1/2" (B) 31"

Overall Length

(A) 38" (B) 36"