November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Maryland silver hilts which utilized this large headed, wide mouthed profile eagle are most notably traced to William Campbell or Thomas Warner. This saber was crafted by the latter, and is marked as such on the interior knucklebow with the hallmark "Campbell" in script with a sweeping C contained in a rectangle. The saber is quite impressive and features an imported, curved blade with single, wide fuller. The blade is decorated on both sides with engraved floral designs and patriotic motifs. Silver stirrup hilt. The crossguard terminates with a small rounded quillon. Ivory grip with deep grooves, never had a wire wrap. The eagle head is distinctive with a large head and mouth, prominent beak, dominant forehead and molding comb, and long eye sockets in the classic Baltimore "football" shape. Doorknob capstan. The sword is complete with black leather scabbard with large scalloped mounts simply decorated with line engravings. CONDITION: The blade retains a gray patina with scattered areas of darker patina, some scattered pitting. The guard exhibits a light patina with areas of dark oxidation protected areas. Grip retains a honey patina with scattered age cracks. Scabbard remains firm with tight seam. Mounts show a matching patina to the hilt and remain firmly in place. Drag has a few dents. Ring on center mount is absent. This saber is featured on pg. 325 of "American Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords, Volume I" by Dan Hartzler.
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