November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Post-Revolutionary War Period American Light Horse style lion pommel cavalry saber. This type of sword features a lion head pommel and grip which were cast in 2 pieces, lengthwise, and brazed together. The brass guard is a separate piece and features neatly cast open slot designs. Lion head is nicely detailed with a thick mane which flows forward, deep rounded ears, stippling around mouth full of triangular teeth, and pronounced nose. The blade is massive with a significant curve, and 2 stopped fullers, 1 deep fuller just below the spine and a wide and somewhat deep secondary fuller towards the center of the blade. There are faint designs noticed on the blade, which travel for about half its length, starting with a leafy vine which terminates into decorated columns just before the guard. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered edge wear, especially towards the tip. Decorations are faint on the reverse but mostly gone on the obverse. Several areas with forging flaws. Guard exhibits a pleasant patina and remains firmly mounted to the blade. Typical handling wear. Overall good.