SILVER MOUNTED EAGLEHEAD SWORD CA 1790.

SILVER MOUNTED EAGLEHEAD SWORD CA 1790. This sword, once in the collection of Bill Guthmann, is in overall very good condition. Blade has etch of panoply of arms and a nice Federal “Frog-legged eagle.” Slotted curved crossguard is about 4″ across, retained by two silver chains and orig silver wire and flat silver band wrap. Typical Baltimore style eaglehead is in very good condition, still shows black patina in protected areas. Guthmann describes this sword as “handsome, Baltimore style eaglehead ca. 1785, a beautiful American silver hilt with silver wire wrap enhancing the wood grips. A frog-legged Federal chicken eagle is engraved on the blade, a rare feature. (See US Army Weapons 1784-1791 by William Guthmann, pages 60-63.)Superb federal period sword.” CONDITION: As described above. 4-31818 JS30 (9,000-12,000)

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
	1362	$8,625.00	SILVER MOUNTED EAGLEHEAD SWORD CA 1790. This sword, once in the collection of Bill Guthmann, is in overall very good condition. Blade has etch of panoply of arms and a nice Federal “Frog-legged eagle.” Slotted curved crossguard is about 4″ across, retained by two silver chains and orig silver wire and flat silver band wrap. Typical Baltimore style eaglehead is in very good condition, still shows black patina in protected areas. Guthmann describes this sword as “handsome, Baltimore style eaglehead ca. 1785, a beautiful American silver hilt with silver wire wrap enhancing the wood grips. A frog-legged Federal chicken eagle is engraved on the blade, a rare feature. (See US Army Weapons 1784-1791 by William Guthmann, pages 60-63.)Superb federal period sword.” CONDITION: As described above. 4-31818 JS30 (9,000-12,000) 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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