EARLY 19TH C MARINE CORPS MAMELUKE.

EARLY 19TH C MARINE CORPS MAMELUKE. This sword, whether it is indeed Marine Corps or just Army officer’s, dates circa 1820 and has standard hilt associated with mameluke though the grip is dark wood, not ivory. This is a very rare pattern sword with American association. The ferrules and grip are in the shape of seven-petaled flowers similar seen in known American mamelukes. This sword has a most unusual feature in that it has an added knuckle bow which is removed by unscrewing one quillon and loosening a screw on the pommel, knuckle bow drops out and is now a traditional mameluke. The wide 1-1/2″ blade measures 32″ long with etched panels including Lady Liberty holding a Liberty Cap, and Indian’s head and a large American eagle with “E PLURIBUS UNUM” in ribbon. Quill-backed blade is typical English manufacture for American service. Hilt and original scabbard are all iron and overall in very good condition. CONDITION: Overall sword is very good. There is a crack in the wood grip on either side of iron ferrule on pommel and a possible chip repair in that area. Metal surfaces are all smooth and gray/brown with scattered staining and pitting. Etched panels on blade are all discernible and remnants of old gold highlights are still present. 8-76271 JS24 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2372	$2,012.50	EARLY 19TH C MARINE CORPS MAMELUKE. This sword, whether it is indeed Marine Corps or just Army officer’s, dates circa 1820 and has standard hilt associated with mameluke though the grip is dark wood, not ivory. This is a very rare pattern sword with American association. The ferrules and grip are in the shape of seven-petaled flowers similar seen in known American mamelukes. This sword has a most unusual feature in that it has an added knuckle bow which is removed by unscrewing one quillon and loosening a screw on the pommel, knuckle bow drops out and is now a traditional mameluke. The wide 1-1/2″ blade measures 32″ long with etched panels including Lady Liberty holding a Liberty Cap, and Indian’s head and a large American eagle with “E PLURIBUS UNUM” in ribbon. Quill-backed blade is typical English manufacture for American service. Hilt and original scabbard are all iron and overall in very good condition. CONDITION: Overall sword is very good. There is a crack in the wood grip on either side of iron ferrule on pommel and a possible chip repair in that area. Metal surfaces are all smooth and gray/brown with scattered staining and pitting. Etched panels on blade are all discernible and remnants of old gold highlights are still present. 8-76271 JS24 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2011 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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