RARE WAR OF 1812 DANIEL PETTIBONE HORSEMAN SABER.

RARE WAR OF 1812 DANIEL PETTIBONE HORSEMAN SABER. This is an American military sword that is rarely seen. The 36″ long slightly curved blade is almost 1-1/2″ wide at ricasso and exhibits a nearly 1″ round marking with American eagle surrounded by stars and “PETTIBONE’S PATENT”. Beneath Pettibone’s Patent is stamped “CAST STEEL”. A large “US” is found on opposite ricasso. We do not know how large Pettibone’s contract was for swords during the War of 1812 but very few have survived. An excellent article by John Hamilton on this maker appears in Man at Arms magazine in 1985. Mr. Hamilton shows an identical example pictured from the Canadian War Museum. Daniel Pettibone patented several metal processes in this time frame and his swords were possibly made from an improved welding process he patented in 1806. This is a fine example of a very rare sword with excellent markings you may not encounter again. SIZE: 36″ blade; 41″ overall. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade, stirrup hilt and iron backstrap have all been polished bright and now exhibit scattered areas of staining and rust. The shaped wood grip retains about 80% of its original leather wrap. 4-39651 JS (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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
	2343	$5,175.00	RARE WAR OF 1812 DANIEL PETTIBONE HORSEMAN SABER. This is an American military sword that is rarely seen. The 36″ long slightly curved blade is almost 1-1/2″ wide at ricasso and exhibits a nearly 1″ round marking with American eagle surrounded by stars and “PETTIBONE’S PATENT”. Beneath Pettibone’s Patent is stamped “CAST STEEL”. A large “US” is found on opposite ricasso. We do not know how large Pettibone’s contract was for swords during the War of 1812 but very few have survived. An excellent article by John Hamilton on this maker appears in Man at Arms magazine in 1985. Mr. Hamilton shows an identical example pictured from the Canadian War Museum. Daniel Pettibone patented several metal processes in this time frame and his swords were possibly made from an improved welding process he patented in 1806. This is a fine example of a very rare sword with excellent markings you may not encounter again. SIZE: 36″ blade; 41″ overall. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade, stirrup hilt and iron backstrap have all been polished bright and now exhibit scattered areas of staining and rust. The shaped wood grip retains about 80% of its original leather wrap. 4-39651 JS (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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