Description: A VERY GOOD QUALITY EARLY 19TH CENTURY AMERICAN REGULATION-TYPE EAGLE HEAD INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, ca. 1820s: In overall very good condition. Spear-type, 29 1/4", single-edge, straight, unmarked blade with a deep-fuller for 1/2 its length. Retains generally smooth, gunmetal-toned, cleaned, steel surfaces. A finely embossed, gilt brass hilt with a nicely detailed Eagle Head pommel, an integral, "P"-type knuckle-bow with a matching curved quillon, en suite. Retains sharp contours and approx. 55% gold gilt finish. In overall very good+ untouched condition. Fluted grip with choice, smooth, surfaces and light signs of wear and handling. Retains an untouched age-patina with expected signs of use and discoloration. The blade with dull, steel-gray-colored surfaces and scattered patches of discoloration and salt & pepper: retains a fine point. The embossed hilt with a sharp attention to detail and fine quality castings with much of its gilt finish. Nicely fluted grip-scales with age-patinated smooth surfaces . A very nice example of a pre-1830 US Regulation Pattern 1821 Type Infantry Officer’s Sword, ca. 1820s. For a similar example and additional information, please see H. L. Peterson’s: “The American Sword 1775-1945”, pg. 76. Overall length 34".***From a Mid-Atlantic Family Collection.www.ambroseantiques.com
Price: 550 USD
Location: Monroe, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-11-23T19:43:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
