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Magnificent American Mounted Infantry Officer's Eaglehead Saber, Circa 1810....
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$4,780.00
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Magnificent American Mounted Infantry Officer's Eaglehead Saber, Circa 1810. One of the finest examples of this form we've ever seen, for both condition and quality. Doubtless of French manufacture, displaying the finest craftsmanship of the 1st Empire sword makers. 40.5" overall with 33.75" curved blade. The scabbard, excluding the drag, is also exactly 33.75". Blade decorated for 2/3 its length with fire blue, and gilt engraved, decoration, including military and scroll motifs, with a liberty cap and stars, and all-seeing eye on the obverse. Retains 90% of the original fire blue and gilt with just some light scattered surface rust. Totally untouched and would clean beautifully. Brass hilt retains 50% of the original silver wash, with beautifully detailed eaglehead and ivory plaque grips. Heavy D guard with deep relief oak leaves and acorns, scroll and military motifs, including a star with rays in the center of the reverse. Cross guard with crossed Roman swords and wreath, the quillon in the form of a ram's head. Langets with American eagle with shield on the obverse, and classical military motifs on the reverse. Heavy brass scabbard with separately affixed embossed brass ring mounts, the scabbard covered on both sides with chaised and engraved floral, scroll and geometric decoration. The scabbard is perfect with absolutely no dents or dings and retains 50% of the original silver wash. A truly exceptional example of a rare and very desirable form, and unquestionably pre War of 1812.Auction Info
2009 December Signature Arms & Militaria Including Civil War Auction #6021 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2009
12th
Saturday
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