November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
This is a fine example of an 18th century Baltimore style eagle head cuttoe with partial scabbard. The sword features a narrow, slightly curved blade with double unstopped fuller. The ricasso on the right side is stamped "DEMSEY". A thick throat is above the crossguard. The s-shaped crossguard terminates in small eagle head quillons on each side. A decorated wheel that alternates with 15 curved spokes decorates the center on both sides of the crossguard. A round "8" link chain guard connects to the pommel from the eye on one of the eagle head quillons. The grip is of bone is decorated with thick smooth wire that fits neatly into the grooves of the grip. A Baltimore style eagle head pommel features large, deeply undercut, curved feathers which mostly flow backwards, featuring intricate details. The eye is tiered and in the shape of a football. The sword is accompanied by about 5 - 1/2" of its original scabbard. The throat mount and center mounts are present, both are scalloped and each features a suspension ring. The throat mount features the letters "TH" in script, which are presumably the initials of the original owner. CONDITION: The blade exhibits scattered areas of brown patina. Evidence of an older sharpening is exhibited. The guard and eagle head exhibit a nice patina with crisp details to the decorations, some losses to base of pommel cap. Chain is a probable replacement. Grip retains a honey patina, has some minor chips, age cracks and some moisture damage to right side. Pommel slightly loose. This sword is featured on page 291 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler.
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