RARE AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD SMALL SWORD WITH EARLY AMERICAN EAGLE DECORATED GUARD.

This Federal period sword exhibits a unique 3-1/4″ oval guard with drooped wing American Eagle surmounting sunburst over a panoply of arms with 16 stars cast with cutout work of good quality. Sixteen stars represent Tennessee as the 16th state in 1795. The 17th state was Ohio which came into the union in 1803 so we can most likely date this Federal period sword between 1795 and 1803. The work emulates trendy British “bright work” swords of this era. We cannot find another example of this beautiful sword which still retains most of its original gold plate. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: The 29-1/2″ colichemarde blade is gray with residual etched decoration still seen, 1-1/4″ wide at ricasso, with stains and pitting. Blade has lost its protective washer (easily restored) such that guard is loose. Brass hilt and guard retain about 80% of their original gilt overall with remainder dark patina. 4-54449 JS5 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1367

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1367	$4,025.00	RARE AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD SMALL SWORD WITH EARLY AMERICAN EAGLE DECORATED GUARD. This Federal period sword exhibits a unique 3-1/4″ oval guard with drooped wing American Eagle surmounting sunburst over a panoply of arms with 16 stars cast with cutout work of good quality. Sixteen stars represent Tennessee as the 16th state in 1795. The 17th state was Ohio which came into the union in 1803 so we can most likely date this Federal period sword between 1795 and 1803. The work emulates trendy British “bright work” swords of this era. We cannot find another example of this beautiful sword which still retains most of its original gold plate. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: The 29-1/2″ colichemarde blade is gray with residual etched decoration still seen, 1-1/4″ wide at ricasso, with stains and pitting. Blade has lost its protective washer (easily restored) such that guard is loose. Brass hilt and guard retain about 80% of their original gilt overall with remainder dark patina. 4-54449 JS5 (2,000-4,000) – Lot 1367 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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RARE AMERICAN FEDERAL PERIOD SMALL SWORD WITH EARLY AMERICAN EAGLE DECORATED GUARD.