RARE AND UNIQUE AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH ARTICULATED CANNON CROSS GUARD.

This unique Spies, NY marked sword has Damascene quill back 28-3/4″ blade. Carved ivory grip, eagle head pommel, fine engraved gilded scabbard with Liberty cap and American Indian. The unique and most unusual feature of this sword is the cannon barrel cross guard on partial carriage with articulating wheels. This is the only example that we are aware and most likely custom made. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is overall grey with staining and pinprick pitting showing clear Damascene patterns, etched “SPIES”. Scabbard throat has unusual arc which precisely fits the underside of the carriage cross guard with the still turnable gilded carriage wheels. Scabbard and hilt retain about 80% of their orig gold plate with sharp engraved panels. Carved ivory grip has several hairlines with hand worn patina. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52865-21 JS (4,000-6,000) ESA – Lot 3073

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	3073	$6,210.00	Revised: 3/21/2018 Please Note: The last 5″ of b lade replaced with welded repair. RARE AND UNIQUE AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH ARTICULATED CANNON CROSS GUARD. This unique Spies, NY marked sword has Damascene quill back 28-3/4″ blade. Carved ivory grip, eagle head pommel, fine engraved gilded scabbard with Liberty cap and American Indian. The unique and most unusual feature of this sword is the cannon barrel cross guard on partial carriage with articulating wheels. This is the only example that we are aware and most likely custom made. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Blade is overall grey with staining and pinprick pitting showing clear Damascene patterns, etched “SPIES”. Scabbard throat has unusual arc which precisely fits the underside of the carriage cross guard with the still turnable gilded carriage wheels. Scabbard and hilt retain about 80% of their orig gold plate with sharp engraved panels. Carved ivory grip has several hairlines with hand worn patina. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Please read the Conditions of Sale, section 15, for more information regarding the Endangered Species Act, and your responsibilities as a buyer. 52865-21 JS (4,000-6,000) ESA – Lot 3073 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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 AND UNIQUE AMERICAN EAGLE POMMEL ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH ARTICULATED CANNON CROSS GUARD.