October 13th 2012 Firearms & Knives Sale (12)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/12/2012
Circa 1860s. Marked "Baker & McKenney NY". Fitted with a profusely decorated hilt. Handle is wire wrapped shark skin. All brass surfaces are covered with heavy patina. Hilt decorations include high relief double eagle clutching arrows and branches along with a North American shield over armaments. Blade is elaborately etched with a double eagle on one side and the name "T.S. Wilson USA" on the other. Sword is complete with scabbard.