LOT OF 3 WIDMANN-HORSTMANN TRANSITIONAL EAGLE POMMEL SWORDS.

LOT OF 3 WIDMANN-HORSTMANN TRANSITIONAL EAGLE POMMEL SWORDS. This lot consists of three nice swords in original scabbards. According to Andrew Mowbray the first sword is a transitional eagle type 1 as illustrated in Fig. 51B of his book “THE AMERICAN EAGLE-POMMEL SWORD” on p 195. This sword dates about 1848 and is marked in a stamped cartouche on bottom of guard “W H HORSTMANN & SONS”. The wide 32″ slightly curved blade on this sword is decorated with American patriotic etched panels. The other two swords in this group are transitional eagles similar to what Andrew Mowbray describes as type 2 on p 196 of his book, though there is a bit more detail to the eagle’s head but solid brass guards are identical and these two have “P” shaped guards instead of stirrup he shows. These swords have respectively a 30″ decorated blade and a 25-3/4″ undecorated white blade. Both swords have brass mounted leather scabbards and one has the same distinctive oval thick frog button as the type 1 sword in this lot. This is a rare opportunity to purchase three very scarce swords. Horstmann in their pattern book shows these 2nd type swords as marine, NCO or musician swords. CONDITION: All three swords overall are very good. Blade on type 1 sword is gray with areas of pitting and staining. Etched panels are all discernible and intact. Scabbard is solid and intact with numerous scuffs and scrapes which have been re-dyed black. Short-bladed type 2 has white/bright blade which still shows original finishing marks with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Scabbard is solid though throat is loose. Drag has numerous small dings and dents. Scabbard body is sound and solid with scuffs and scrapes. The longer of the two type 2s has blue and gold blade retaining most of its original gold and about 1/2 of original bright blue as can be seen in photos. Scabbard body is sound with numerous scuffs, scrapes and several old folds. This sword lacks its drag. 8-76281 JS21 (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
	2381	$4,025.00	LOT OF 3 WIDMANN-HORSTMANN TRANSITIONAL EAGLE POMMEL SWORDS. This lot consists of three nice swords in original scabbards. According to Andrew Mowbray the first sword is a transitional eagle type 1 as illustrated in Fig. 51B of his book “THE AMERICAN EAGLE-POMMEL SWORD” on p 195. This sword dates about 1848 and is marked in a stamped cartouche on bottom of guard “W H HORSTMANN & SONS”. The wide 32″ slightly curved blade on this sword is decorated with American patriotic etched panels. The other two swords in this group are transitional eagles similar to what Andrew Mowbray describes as type 2 on p 196 of his book, though there is a bit more detail to the eagle’s head but solid brass guards are identical and these two have “P” shaped guards instead of stirrup he shows. These swords have respectively a 30″ decorated blade and a 25-3/4″ undecorated white blade. Both swords have brass mounted leather scabbards and one has the same distinctive oval thick frog button as the type 1 sword in this lot. This is a rare opportunity to purchase three very scarce swords. Horstmann in their pattern book shows these 2nd type swords as marine, NCO or musician swords. CONDITION: All three swords overall are very good. Blade on type 1 sword is gray with areas of pitting and staining. Etched panels are all discernible and intact. Scabbard is solid and intact with numerous scuffs and scrapes which have been re-dyed black. Short-bladed type 2 has white/bright blade which still shows original finishing marks with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Scabbard is solid though throat is loose. Drag has numerous small dings and dents. Scabbard body is sound and solid with scuffs and scrapes. The longer of the two type 2s has blue and gold blade retaining most of its original gold and about 1/2 of original bright blue as can be seen in photos. Scabbard body is sound with numerous scuffs, scrapes and several old folds. This sword lacks its drag. 8-76281 JS21 (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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