October 30, 2019 The Collection of Steve & Marcy Hench
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/30/2019
This sword was one of the five swords that hung at the top of the stairway of author Warren Moore's home in Princeton, New Jersey. It was in the last group of items sold for him by Norman Schaffer. For similar examples by the same maker see plate E-22 in "Weapons of the Revolution" by Warren Moore and plate 349.S in "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Curved double-fullered blade with red wool washer at top. Four-slot brass guard with pointed tombstone piercing on knucklebow and two branches on right side. There are two small holes, one at quillon and one at back of knucklebow, probably from a liner which was once present. Ball pommel which intersects with knucklebow, features an integral capstan. Finely carved wood grip with brass ferrules at both ends. Complete with associated black leather scabbard with brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with scattered darker areas. Hilt retains a dark unpolished patina. Grip excellent, brass wire wrap absent. Scabbard very god with traces of gilt on mounts and some minor scuffs to leather. A very advanced and stylish American sword. PROVENANCE: Ex. Warren Moore, Alan Para, David R. Geiger Collections.