SWORD ATTRIBUTED TO LT. AMBROSIO RODRIGUEZ USED AT BATTLE SAN JACINTO DURING TEXAS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE.

SWORD ATTRIBUTED TO LT. AMBROSIO RODRIGUEZ USED AT BATTLE SAN JACINTO DURING TEXAS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. This Mameluke style sword has a 29″ quill back blade with unusual 7″ clipped edge reminiscent of a bowie knife. Blade is undecorated, has an iron crossguard. Scabbard is also iron. Hilt is checkered ivory being retained by brass pins and 3/8″ decorated brass ferrules. Crossguard was once decorated with pinned iron rosettes also about 3/8″, but only three of the original eight are retained. There is, on top of ivory grip a scrimshawed detail just over 1/2″. It consists of a buckled sash with a Latin motto “FIDES ET AUDAX” which translates to Fidelity and Courage or Fidelity and Boldness. Inside the sash appears to be two initials as can be seen in photos. Accompanying the sword is an affidavit stating that this sword belonged to Rodriguez during the Texas War for Independence. There is a misquote in the affidavit stating the sword was used by Juan Seguin who was Rodriguez’s commander but I believe the family meant to say it was Rodriguez’s sword as he speaks of the Rodriguez’s family genealogy. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Sword overall is very good and solid. Metal surfaces including blade, crossguard and scabbard are all brown/black, as found. There are scattered areas in metal of pitting and rust overall. As stated in description, small decorated rondels appear missing from their time of use as there is good patina under where they were attached, as can be seen in photos. Ivory grip is mostly intact with patina, several aged cracks and two repairs; one being approx. 1/2″ sq, other being approx. 1/2″ x 1-1/2″ on either side of stock. Repair materials to grip appear to be quite old with sub-straight seen scattered in areas of cross-hatching near repairs. 4-41455 JS10 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2370	$10,350.00	SWORD ATTRIBUTED TO LT. AMBROSIO RODRIGUEZ USED AT BATTLE SAN JACINTO DURING TEXAS WAR OF INDEPENDENCE. This Mameluke style sword has a 29″ quill back blade with unusual 7″ clipped edge reminiscent of a bowie knife. Blade is undecorated, has an iron crossguard. Scabbard is also iron. Hilt is checkered ivory being retained by brass pins and 3/8″ decorated brass ferrules. Crossguard was once decorated with pinned iron rosettes also about 3/8″, but only three of the original eight are retained. There is, on top of ivory grip a scrimshawed detail just over 1/2″. It consists of a buckled sash with a Latin motto “FIDES ET AUDAX” which translates to Fidelity and Courage or Fidelity and Boldness. Inside the sash appears to be two initials as can be seen in photos. Accompanying the sword is an affidavit stating that this sword belonged to Rodriguez during the Texas War for Independence. There is a misquote in the affidavit stating the sword was used by Juan Seguin who was Rodriguez’s commander but I believe the family meant to say it was Rodriguez’s sword as he speaks of the Rodriguez’s family genealogy. PROVENANCE: Fred B. McDonald Estate Collection. CONDITION: Sword overall is very good and solid. Metal surfaces including blade, crossguard and scabbard are all brown/black, as found. There are scattered areas in metal of pitting and rust overall. As stated in description, small decorated rondels appear missing from their time of use as there is good patina under where they were attached, as can be seen in photos. Ivory grip is mostly intact with patina, several aged cracks and two repairs; one being approx. 1/2″ sq, other being approx. 1/2″ x 1-1/2″ on either side of stock. Repair materials to grip appear to be quite old with sub-straight seen scattered in areas of cross-hatching near repairs. 4-41455 JS10 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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