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Auction archive: Lot number 1028

MASSACHUSETTS SILVER HILTED EAGLE POMMEL SHORT SWORD WITH TARGET EYE.

Estimate
US$3,000 - US$6,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Auction archive: Lot number 1028

MASSACHUSETTS SILVER HILTED EAGLE POMMEL SHORT SWORD WITH TARGET EYE.

Estimate
US$3,000 - US$6,000
Price realised:
n. a.
Beschreibung:

This fine sword features a total of four eagles. For an identical example of this pommel, see figure 230 on page 254 of "Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords" by Dan Hartzler. This late 18th century example features an early slightly curved American blade with single narrow partial fuller along top on both sides. Brown leather washer at top of blade. Silver S-shaped guard with double eagle head quillons. Silver chain guard connects to beak of silver eagle head pommel. The pommel is engraved with a target eye and simple neck feathers. Turned capstan on top. Reeded bone grip with silver band with an engraved eagle in center. CONDITION: Blade retains a mostly bright surface with some scattered dark spots, a couple battle nicks to cutting edge. Hilt very good and tight to blade. Retains a pleasing grey patina showing some minor wear and marks from use. Grip excellent with a couple horizontal hairline age cracks and wonderful honey patina. A very early example in very good condition. DMG Name Value Blade Length 26 - 7/8" Overall Length 32 - 1/4" Paperwork

Auction archive: Lot number 1028
Auction:
Datum:
17 May 2022
Auction house:
Morphy Auctions
North Reading Road 2000
Denver PA 17517
United States
info@morphyauctions.com
+1 (0)877 968-8880
+1 (0)717 336-7115
Beschreibung:

This fine sword features a total of four eagles. For an identical example of this pommel, see figure 230 on page 254 of "Silver-Hilted, Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords" by Dan Hartzler. This late 18th century example features an early slightly curved American blade with single narrow partial fuller along top on both sides. Brown leather washer at top of blade. Silver S-shaped guard with double eagle head quillons. Silver chain guard connects to beak of silver eagle head pommel. The pommel is engraved with a target eye and simple neck feathers. Turned capstan on top. Reeded bone grip with silver band with an engraved eagle in center. CONDITION: Blade retains a mostly bright surface with some scattered dark spots, a couple battle nicks to cutting edge. Hilt very good and tight to blade. Retains a pleasing grey patina showing some minor wear and marks from use. Grip excellent with a couple horizontal hairline age cracks and wonderful honey patina. A very early example in very good condition. DMG Name Value Blade Length 26 - 7/8" Overall Length 32 - 1/4" Paperwork

Auction archive: Lot number 1028
Auction:
Datum:
17 May 2022
Auction house:
Morphy Auctions
North Reading Road 2000
Denver PA 17517
United States
info@morphyauctions.com
+1 (0)877 968-8880
+1 (0)717 336-7115
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