MAGNIFICENT AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR “WAGON WHEEL” HORSEMAN’S SABER WITH GEORGE WASHINGTON COMMEMORATION.

MAGNIFICENT AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR “WAGON WHEEL” HORSEMAN’S SABER WITH GEORGE WASHINGTON COMMEMORATION. New England “Wagon Wheel” swords are one of the quintessential American sword patterns in Colonial America. William Guthman has written several articles dating these swords from the French and Indian War period up to the time of the Revolutionary War. This particular example is 41″ overall with a blade just over 34″. This blade exhibits single fuller and a 6″ engraved motif of one of the earliest renditions of an eagle centered between two flags and “GW”. This massive hilt, may be characterized more as a quasi-wagon wheel because it is not perfectly round; the spoked wheel measures just over 3-1/2″ by just over 5″. Wagon wheel terminates in a 1-1/2″ scalloped clam shell and has a branched guard protecting the hand, terminating into a 2-1/2″ long ovoid pommel. The grip is spiral cut maple. This is a wonderful American horseman’s saber in fine untouched condition with a unique patriotic inscription on blade. Harold Peterson in “American Swords” states that these “GW” commendations must be post-revolution, but this is not the case. “GW” buttons which were thought to be all commemorations or inaugurations of Presidents have been found in late 1781-1783 in American Military camp sites, so we know “GW” was never used at the time of the Revolution. PROVENANCE: WILLIAM GUTHMAN CONDITION: This sword is very good overall with gray blade showing much of its original tooling with scattered areas of staining and pitting especially along spine toward tip. Brass guard exhibits nice yellow patina. 4-41481 JS124 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2314	$9,200.00	MAGNIFICENT AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR “WAGON WHEEL” HORSEMAN’S SABER WITH GEORGE WASHINGTON COMMEMORATION. New England “Wagon Wheel” swords are one of the quintessential American sword patterns in Colonial America. William Guthman has written several articles dating these swords from the French and Indian War period up to the time of the Revolutionary War. This particular example is 41″ overall with a blade just over 34″. This blade exhibits single fuller and a 6″ engraved motif of one of the earliest renditions of an eagle centered between two flags and “GW”. This massive hilt, may be characterized more as a quasi-wagon wheel because it is not perfectly round; the spoked wheel measures just over 3-1/2″ by just over 5″. Wagon wheel terminates in a 1-1/2″ scalloped clam shell and has a branched guard protecting the hand, terminating into a 2-1/2″ long ovoid pommel. The grip is spiral cut maple. This is a wonderful American horseman’s saber in fine untouched condition with a unique patriotic inscription on blade. Harold Peterson in “American Swords” states that these “GW” commendations must be post-revolution, but this is not the case. “GW” buttons which were thought to be all commemorations or inaugurations of Presidents have been found in late 1781-1783 in American Military camp sites, so we know “GW” was never used at the time of the Revolution. PROVENANCE: WILLIAM GUTHMAN CONDITION: This sword is very good overall with gray blade showing much of its original tooling with scattered areas of staining and pitting especially along spine toward tip. Brass guard exhibits nice yellow patina. 4-41481 JS124 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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