BERGER MARKED AMERICAN EAGLE HEAD OFFICER’S SWORD.

BERGER MARKED AMERICAN EAGLE HEAD OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a nice example of an American officer’s sword circa 1815 with a near mint three color wide 31-1/2″ long blade. Scabbard mounts and hilt are silver plated brass and are finely ornamented as can be seen in photos. Scabbard mounts are profusely engraved with floral and geometric designs. Languet on observe shows an American eagle. Blade shows one interesting panel of an eagle standing on top of a shield above two crossed flags with a plaque reading “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. Other panels on blade show panoply of arms and blade is in as fine a condition as you will ever see on an early American eagle head. CONDITION: There is a break at cross guard where quillon has been reinforced with a soldered copper shim. Carved bone grip is complete and intact with one small chip and several hairline cracks. Silver plating to hilt and scabbard mounts is over 50%. Blade is bright/white with small areas of pitting and staining near tip. Blue and gold and white panels are excellent with only scattered staining and wear to high areas. Scabbard body is solid though missing most stitching. Leather body is scuffed and scraped. Scabbard displays nicely with sword. Patination and amount of silver appears the same between scabbard mounts and hilt, however languet and area of throat that receives languet has a different shape as can be seen in photos. 8-76276 JS18 (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
	2374	$4,312.50	BERGER MARKED AMERICAN EAGLE HEAD OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a nice example of an American officer’s sword circa 1815 with a near mint three color wide 31-1/2″ long blade. Scabbard mounts and hilt are silver plated brass and are finely ornamented as can be seen in photos. Scabbard mounts are profusely engraved with floral and geometric designs. Languet on observe shows an American eagle. Blade shows one interesting panel of an eagle standing on top of a shield above two crossed flags with a plaque reading “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. Other panels on blade show panoply of arms and blade is in as fine a condition as you will ever see on an early American eagle head. CONDITION: There is a break at cross guard where quillon has been reinforced with a soldered copper shim. Carved bone grip is complete and intact with one small chip and several hairline cracks. Silver plating to hilt and scabbard mounts is over 50%. Blade is bright/white with small areas of pitting and staining near tip. Blue and gold and white panels are excellent with only scattered staining and wear to high areas. Scabbard body is solid though missing most stitching. Leather body is scuffed and scraped. Scabbard displays nicely with sword. Patination and amount of silver appears the same between scabbard mounts and hilt, however languet and area of throat that receives languet has a different shape as can be seen in photos. 8-76276 JS18 (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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