September 29, 2021 The Bill Myers Collection
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/29/2021
This rare naval or marine sword features a imported curved blade with wide top partial fuller. Both sides have engraved and gilded designs, the right side engraved "WARRANTED" at the ricasso. Both sides with flags, polearms, and foliate motifs. Solid S-shaped guard comes to a point at each end. The cast brass grip features an integral type I eagle head. Complete with its original brass mounted black leather scabbard. Top mount has a very long 4-1/4" belt or sash hanger. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with some light scattered pitting. Some traces of gilt finish remain. Hilt has slight wiggle and retains a dark mustard patina. Scabbard has a repair above the drag and below throat mount. Mounts retain a dark untouched patina. A very rare variant of these all brass eagle pommel swords. DMG