AMERICAN EAGLE HEAD MOUNTED OFFICER’S SABER.

AMERICAN EAGLE HEAD MOUNTED OFFICER’S SABER. Massive eagle head has a very wide 31″ long blade which has over 20″ panels etched in white and blue and gold. Panels include an Indian princess and a large American patriotic eagle as can be seen in the photos. Eagle head pommel has brass backstrap which descends to a gilted brass ferrule over a 5″ crossguard in the shape of a flying eagle. A double chain forms the knuckle bow. The solid brass gilted scabbard has a large engraved eagle between the ring mounts which have eight pointed stars surrounded by wreaths. Bottom of scabbard is floral engraved for about 12″. CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright retaining most of its gilt decoration and most of its blue background, though much has faded. White etched panels are very good retaining some luster. There is scattered staining, rust and pitting on blade as can be seen in photos. Carved bone grip is intact, but has hairline crack that runs its entire length. Gilt is present in protected areas on pommel, languet and scabbard mounts. The quillon where chain is attached appears to have been heated as gilt is no longer present and is possibly replaced, but metal surface is there and appears to have a good patina. Scabbard is sound and solid with numerous small cuts, scrapes and scratches. Scabbard throat and top mount are missing their retaining screws. 8-76272 JS14 (3,000-5,000)

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
	2377	$8,625.00	AMERICAN EAGLE HEAD MOUNTED OFFICER’S SABER. Massive eagle head has a very wide 31″ long blade which has over 20″ panels etched in white and blue and gold. Panels include an Indian princess and a large American patriotic eagle as can be seen in the photos. Eagle head pommel has brass backstrap which descends to a gilted brass ferrule over a 5″ crossguard in the shape of a flying eagle. A double chain forms the knuckle bow. The solid brass gilted scabbard has a large engraved eagle between the ring mounts which have eight pointed stars surrounded by wreaths. Bottom of scabbard is floral engraved for about 12″. CONDITION: Blade is mostly bright retaining most of its gilt decoration and most of its blue background, though much has faded. White etched panels are very good retaining some luster. There is scattered staining, rust and pitting on blade as can be seen in photos. Carved bone grip is intact, but has hairline crack that runs its entire length. Gilt is present in protected areas on pommel, languet and scabbard mounts. The quillon where chain is attached appears to have been heated as gilt is no longer present and is possibly replaced, but metal surface is there and appears to have a good patina. Scabbard is sound and solid with numerous small cuts, scrapes and scratches. Scabbard throat and top mount are missing their retaining screws. 8-76272 JS14 (3,000-5,000) 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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