May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/9/2024
Slightly curved blade with narrow partial fuller along top on both sides. Silver guard with eagle head quillon and reverse-P knuckle bow. Bird's head pommel with chased foliate designs on top on a stippled ground, integral backstrap. Silver ferrule at base of carved ivory grip is decorated with a band of repeating chased wreath designs. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with silver mounts and two hanging rings. CONDITION: Blade has a bright surface with some areas of light pitting. Hilt retains a mostly pewter patina with some darker areas. Pommel slightly loose. Ivory grip retains a pleasing honey patina and has on minor chip against pommel on bottom left side. Scabbard very good with surface cracks and minor losses to finish. Mounts retain a pewter patina with some darker spots. Stud on top mount is absent. A very pleasing sword.
Item Dimensions: L: 35"