Curved 30 inch blade, the lower 14 inches etched and engraved; one side with leafy scrollwork and panoply of arms, the other with scrollwork, cornucopia and panoply; signed W.H.Horstmann & Sons/Philadelphia. Gilt brass hilt modeled after the French 1822 pattern. Grip wrapped in grey shagreen and twisted brass wire. Gilt brass-mounted leather scabbard, the throat with frog stud. Condition: Blade showing light scratches and scattered dark spotting. Hilt and scabbard mounts with dark patina retaining traces of gilt finish. Grip excellent.
Curved 30 inch blade, the lower 14 inches etched and engraved; one side with leafy scrollwork and panoply of arms, the other with scrollwork, cornucopia and panoply; signed W.H.Horstmann & Sons/Philadelphia. Gilt brass hilt modeled after the French 1822 pattern. Grip wrapped in grey shagreen and twisted brass wire. Gilt brass-mounted leather scabbard, the throat with frog stud. Condition: Blade showing light scratches and scattered dark spotting. Hilt and scabbard mounts with dark patina retaining traces of gilt finish. Grip excellent.
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