RARE SILVER HILT, EAGLE POMMEL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD CA 1820.

RARE SILVER HILT, EAGLE POMMEL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD CA 1820. This possibly unique American silver hilt has 32″ blade, well-defined eagle head pommel, silver grip with twisted silver wire, and a five ball design in its hilt. The unique feature of this sword is the rope and anchor device is pictured in a nearly identical sword in Dan Hartzel’s book on the John Latimer collection, as seen in photographs here. No touch mark is visible but this is unquestionably American silver hilt, possibly made in Philadelphia. This is a very rare American naval sword, and only the 2nd specimen noted. CONDITION: Blade is gray/brown showing some old cleaning. Hilt is dark and black where uncleaned grip and pommel are bright from handling with black oxidation in deep areas. Remnants of old polish are visible on much of silver surface. The left flute of the anchor is missing. 4-32119 JS28 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1354	$14,950.00	RARE SILVER HILT, EAGLE POMMEL NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD CA 1820. This possibly unique American silver hilt has 32″ blade, well-defined eagle head pommel, silver grip with twisted silver wire, and a five ball design in its hilt. The unique feature of this sword is the rope and anchor device is pictured in a nearly identical sword in Dan Hartzel’s book on the John Latimer collection, as seen in photographs here. No touch mark is visible but this is unquestionably American silver hilt, possibly made in Philadelphia. This is a very rare American naval sword, and only the 2nd specimen noted. CONDITION: Blade is gray/brown showing some old cleaning. Hilt is dark and black where uncleaned grip and pommel are bright from handling with black oxidation in deep areas. Remnants of old polish are visible on much of silver surface. The left flute of the anchor is missing. 4-32119 JS28 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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