This unusual and early example is the predecessor to the later American Light Horse Dragoon or Pennsylvania Light Horse Dragoon marked sabers. It dates probably circa 1780-85. The long, nearly straight, blade is Spanish in style, with three narrow fullers along the top. Classic brass 4-slot guard with 2 additional piercings extending into D-shaped knucklebow. Cast 2-piece grip and pommel with a roped ring below head. Some crude sand casting marks to head, suggesting American manufacture. Pommel decorations are entirely engraved. Lion head appears more seal-like than lion-like. Relief oval-shaped ears. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted grey patina with scattered minor nicks to cutting edge and some sharpening marks. Blade shows areas of original fire-blued finish. Some freckling to top 4" of blade, about 1/8" broken at tip. Hilt retains a pleasing mustard patina and is slightly loose to hilt. Knucklebow shows slight bends and a crack towards pommel. Name Value Blade Length 33 - 1/2" Overall Length 39" Paperwork
This unusual and early example is the predecessor to the later American Light Horse Dragoon or Pennsylvania Light Horse Dragoon marked sabers. It dates probably circa 1780-85. The long, nearly straight, blade is Spanish in style, with three narrow fullers along the top. Classic brass 4-slot guard with 2 additional piercings extending into D-shaped knucklebow. Cast 2-piece grip and pommel with a roped ring below head. Some crude sand casting marks to head, suggesting American manufacture. Pommel decorations are entirely engraved. Lion head appears more seal-like than lion-like. Relief oval-shaped ears. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted grey patina with scattered minor nicks to cutting edge and some sharpening marks. Blade shows areas of original fire-blued finish. Some freckling to top 4" of blade, about 1/8" broken at tip. Hilt retains a pleasing mustard patina and is slightly loose to hilt. Knucklebow shows slight bends and a crack towards pommel. Name Value Blade Length 33 - 1/2" Overall Length 39" Paperwork
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