PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD

PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This beautiful 1862 dated & inspected regulation Ames Model 1850 Foot Sword is in very fine condition and has a blued metal scabbard instead of the standard fragile leather body typically seen on these swords. The presentation on the top mount of this sword reads “MAJ. JNO CURTIS TYLER/4TH REGT VT VOLS/PRESENTED BY HIS UNCLE J.W. TYLER OF BOSTON”. Uncle Tyler paid a little extra to get this metal scabbard as these are not commonly seen. The blade on this sword measures just over 32″ and has the typical patriotic panels associated w/ Ames. The blade on this sword is also in nearly mint condition retaining nearly all of its orig luster. The brass hilt also retains most of its orig gold plating. Major Tyler entered the war early in Sept of 1861. This unit served at Camp Griffin in the defenses of Washington, DC during Tyler’s service until he resigned in Jan 1862. This unit went on to fight in most of the major engagements of the Army of the Potomac. This is a very fine presentation Civil War Sword in very high condition as can be seen in photos. CONDITION: The blade is bright & white retaining 98% orig luster with a few small areas of staining. Sharkskin grip with twisted brass wire is intact & complete with only the typical longitudinal separation showing from shrinkage of shark skin. Hilt retains about 80% of its orig gilt as does the scabbard throat. Scabbard mounts retain maybe 20% of their orig gilt with remainder being bright polished brass. Scabbard body retains about 80% of its orig blued finish with remainder turning plum with scattered areas of staining & pitting. There is a orig sword knot tied to grip. The bullion of the finial is about 50% frayed & loose. 4-45790 JS6 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	2376	$5,175.00	PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This beautiful 1862 dated & inspected regulation Ames Model 1850 Foot Sword is in very fine condition and has a blued metal scabbard instead of the standard fragile leather body typically seen on these swords. The presentation on the top mount of this sword reads “MAJ. JNO CURTIS TYLER/4TH REGT VT VOLS/PRESENTED BY HIS UNCLE J.W. TYLER OF BOSTON”. Uncle Tyler paid a little extra to get this metal scabbard as these are not commonly seen. The blade on this sword measures just over 32″ and has the typical patriotic panels associated w/ Ames. The blade on this sword is also in nearly mint condition retaining nearly all of its orig luster. The brass hilt also retains most of its orig gold plating. Major Tyler entered the war early in Sept of 1861. This unit served at Camp Griffin in the defenses of Washington, DC during Tyler’s service until he resigned in Jan 1862. This unit went on to fight in most of the major engagements of the Army of the Potomac. This is a very fine presentation Civil War Sword in very high condition as can be seen in photos. CONDITION: The blade is bright & white retaining 98% orig luster with a few small areas of staining. Sharkskin grip with twisted brass wire is intact & complete with only the typical longitudinal separation showing from shrinkage of shark skin. Hilt retains about 80% of its orig gilt as does the scabbard throat. Scabbard mounts retain maybe 20% of their orig gilt with remainder being bright polished brass. Scabbard body retains about 80% of its orig blued finish with remainder turning plum with scattered areas of staining & pitting. There is a orig sword knot tied to grip. The bullion of the finial is about 50% frayed & loose. 4-45790 JS6 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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