F. W. WIDMANN OFFICER’S SABER.

F. W. WIDMANN OFFICER’S SABER. This is a fine example of a signed Widmann officer’s sword circa 1835. Andrew Mowbray, in his book “THE AMERICAN EAGLE-POMMEL SWORD” shows an identical specimen as figure 51A p 195. Our example is in excellent condition with a very good grip and a high condition blue and gold blade decorated with military motifs. The “F.W. WIDMANN/PHILADa” cartouche is well struck and easy to read on bottom side of cross guard as can be seen in photos. The brass mounted leather scabbard lacks sword rings and originally had a frog button which is now missing showing that this sword was probably made for an NCO or maybe even a marine. CONDITION: Sword overall is very good. Leather grip is complete as is its wire though leather is worn and chipped at high areas especially at reverse. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts are clean with small areas of scrapes and scratches. Drag has several small dents. Leather scabbard body is sound and solid though scuffed and scraped as can be seen in photos. Throat lacks frog button. Blade is overall bright with areas of pitting and staining. Blue and gold panels are intact with close to all original gold and 80%+ original bright blue. 8-76278 JS20 (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
	2380	$4,025.00	F. W. WIDMANN OFFICER’S SABER. This is a fine example of a signed Widmann officer’s sword circa 1835. Andrew Mowbray, in his book “THE AMERICAN EAGLE-POMMEL SWORD” shows an identical specimen as figure 51A p 195. Our example is in excellent condition with a very good grip and a high condition blue and gold blade decorated with military motifs. The “F.W. WIDMANN/PHILADa” cartouche is well struck and easy to read on bottom side of cross guard as can be seen in photos. The brass mounted leather scabbard lacks sword rings and originally had a frog button which is now missing showing that this sword was probably made for an NCO or maybe even a marine. CONDITION: Sword overall is very good. Leather grip is complete as is its wire though leather is worn and chipped at high areas especially at reverse. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts are clean with small areas of scrapes and scratches. Drag has several small dents. Leather scabbard body is sound and solid though scuffed and scraped as can be seen in photos. Throat lacks frog button. Blade is overall bright with areas of pitting and staining. Blue and gold panels are intact with close to all original gold and 80%+ original bright blue. 8-76278 JS20 (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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