MODEL 1850 US FOOT OFFICER SWORD.

MODEL 1850 US FOOT OFFICER SWORD. 30-1/2” unstopped fullered blade, typical of manufacture of Henry Sauerbier of Newark, New Jersey. Blade is lightly etched with various patriotic motifs. Floral hilt with decorated pommel cap with spanner nut, also a typical Sauerbier feature. Leather grip with twisted brass wire. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. Bullion sword knot attached to grip. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, cleaned with scattered nicks in cutting edge and areas of black pitting. Grip leather and wire are complete with wear to the high spots. Leather scabbard has one large crack between drag and middle mount. Leather is coated with protectorate. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts cleaned. 4-56049 JS17 (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	2256	$1,495.00	MODEL 1850 US FOOT OFFICER SWORD. 30-1/2” unstopped fullered blade, typical of manufacture of Henry Sauerbier of Newark, New Jersey. Blade is lightly etched with various patriotic motifs. Floral hilt with decorated pommel cap with spanner nut, also a typical Sauerbier feature. Leather grip with twisted brass wire. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. Bullion sword knot attached to grip. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, cleaned with scattered nicks in cutting edge and areas of black pitting. Grip leather and wire are complete with wear to the high spots. Leather scabbard has one large crack between drag and middle mount. Leather is coated with protectorate. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts cleaned. 4-56049 JS17 (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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