November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
An attractive example of an unmarked 18th century horseman's saber. The broad, curved blade has a wide shallow center fuller. Silver reverse-P hilt. The grooved ivory grip rests between the silvered ferrule and pommel. The grip was not made for wire decoration. The eagle head features plumage which is engraved in a shallow horseshoe pattern. The saber is complete with its original leather scabbard which features large scalloped silver. CONDITION: The blade retains a grey patina with scattered brown stains and few small chips, especially toward the tip. The hilt exhibits a nice patina and the metal components are mostly polished. Eagle head pommel also exhibits evidence of polishing, especially where some feathers were muted. Guard is loose to blade. Scabbard is intact with some crazing and losses to finish. The mounts show some denting. This sword is featured on pg. 328 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler.
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