AMERICAN SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN ALEXANDER SPOTTSWOOD’S AN EARLY VIRGINA GOVERNOR.

AMERICAN SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN ALEXANDER SPOTTSWOOD’S AN EARLY VIRGINA GOVERNOR. This small sword is in remarkable condition, retaining its orig silver mounted scabbard in beautiful condition, the orig red felt washer is still retained and the simple American double clam shell guard is in beautiful condition as is. The grip, knuckle bow and plain ovoid pommel. The knuckle bow has a stylized Eagles head, terminated at pommel, as was typical of 1730-1740 American small swords as noted by Harold Peterson in “American Silver Mounted Swords, 1700-1815“. This sword, though unsigned, is very similar to known Boston made swords made by John Coney and Jacob Hurd. Initials “AS” are thought to be Alexander Spottswood, are engraved on bottom of left clam shell guard. Spottswood was VA Governor 1710-1722, he died in 1740. Consignor of this sword believes this sword could have been Spottswood’s though we have not conclusive evidence, however, this is as fine and complete an American silver hilted small sword that could ever be found and this is the quality and condition we would expect to be maintained by such a prominent family. PROVENANCE: Donald Tharpe Collection. CONDITION: Sword is in overall find condition, measuring about 35″ long, 29″ American style colichemarde blade. The blade is gray/bright, still retaining orig finishing marks with slight areas of staining and pitting. The silver hilt and scabbard mounts retain good silver patina with scattered small dents, dings & scratches. The leather scabbard body is remarkably sound and complete being over 250 years old. Still retaining much of its orig black surface with some areas of re-coloration and some areas scuffed. Scabbard is still tightly sound and fits sword very well. 4-44154 JS156 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2308	$11,500.00	AMERICAN SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN ALEXANDER SPOTTSWOOD’S AN EARLY VIRGINA GOVERNOR. This small sword is in remarkable condition, retaining its orig silver mounted scabbard in beautiful condition, the orig red felt washer is still retained and the simple American double clam shell guard is in beautiful condition as is. The grip, knuckle bow and plain ovoid pommel. The knuckle bow has a stylized Eagles head, terminated at pommel, as was typical of 1730-1740 American small swords as noted by Harold Peterson in “American Silver Mounted Swords, 1700-1815“. This sword, though unsigned, is very similar to known Boston made swords made by John Coney and Jacob Hurd. Initials “AS” are thought to be Alexander Spottswood, are engraved on bottom of left clam shell guard. Spottswood was VA Governor 1710-1722, he died in 1740. Consignor of this sword believes this sword could have been Spottswood’s though we have not conclusive evidence, however, this is as fine and complete an American silver hilted small sword that could ever be found and this is the quality and condition we would expect to be maintained by such a prominent family. PROVENANCE: Donald Tharpe Collection. CONDITION: Sword is in overall find condition, measuring about 35″ long, 29″ American style colichemarde blade. The blade is gray/bright, still retaining orig finishing marks with slight areas of staining and pitting. The silver hilt and scabbard mounts retain good silver patina with scattered small dents, dings & scratches. The leather scabbard body is remarkably sound and complete being over 250 years old. Still retaining much of its orig black surface with some areas of re-coloration and some areas scuffed. Scabbard is still tightly sound and fits sword very well. 4-44154 JS156 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}