Lot 1087
Fine Civil War Model 1852 U.S. Navy Officer's Sword With Scabbard. By "Ames Mg. Co., Chicopee, Mass.", circa 1852-1860. 27½ inch, slightly curved single edge etched blade. The blade is in excellent+ condition and etched with naval motifs, floral decorations, stars, a shield, and a fouled anchor. The other side of the blade has similar decorations with the addition of a ribbon with "USN" on it. A little more than an inch wide at the ricasso. Gilded brass furniture with approximately 20% remaining in protected areas, otherwise a pleasing uncleaned mustard age patina. The grip is shark skin over wood with twisted brass wire wrapping (100% intact). D-type knuckle-bow. The scabbard is of black leather with 3 gilded brass mountings (leather shows age crazing but is still supple). Original sword knot. A wonderful example hard to improve upon. Ref: See American Swords & Makers' Marks - A Photographic Guide for Collectors by Clegg Donald Furr, c. 1999, p. 127.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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| Realized $2,220 |
