REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA HORSEMAN SABER MADE BY JEREMIAH SNOW.

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA HORSEMAN SABER MADE BY JEREMIAH SNOW. Jeremiah Snow, of Springfield, Massachusetts, who served briefly in the American Revolution was one of America’s first sword makers. He worked, we believe, between 1783 and 1790. His son, Jeremiah Snow, Jr. continued to work into the early 19th century. Only in the last few years have collectors been able to identify his distinctive hilts and spiral carved grips. Snow used a combination of American and imported blades. This particular sword is a Horseman Saber with a 33″ classic triple fullered blade. Swords by this maker are pictured in most books on edged weapons of the American Revolution, but are generally unidentified as to the origins of the maker. This is a nice example of a Revolutionary War Era Horseman Saber, probably made by Jeremiah Snow. SIZE: 33″ blade, 39″ overall. PROVENANCE: Ex. William Guthman Collection, Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown pitted and rusted overall, an old museum number is painted on ricasso. Hilt and grip are sound and solid, showing scattered nicks and scratches, with deep patina to brass. Spiral wood grip lacks both ferrules and exhibits scuffing, especially to the backside. 4-39644 JS45 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2413	$2,530.00	REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA HORSEMAN SABER MADE BY JEREMIAH SNOW. Jeremiah Snow, of Springfield, Massachusetts, who served briefly in the American Revolution was one of America’s first sword makers. He worked, we believe, between 1783 and 1790. His son, Jeremiah Snow, Jr. continued to work into the early 19th century. Only in the last few years have collectors been able to identify his distinctive hilts and spiral carved grips. Snow used a combination of American and imported blades. This particular sword is a Horseman Saber with a 33″ classic triple fullered blade. Swords by this maker are pictured in most books on edged weapons of the American Revolution, but are generally unidentified as to the origins of the maker. This is a nice example of a Revolutionary War Era Horseman Saber, probably made by Jeremiah Snow. SIZE: 33″ blade, 39″ overall. PROVENANCE: Ex. William Guthman Collection, Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown pitted and rusted overall, an old museum number is painted on ricasso. Hilt and grip are sound and solid, showing scattered nicks and scratches, with deep patina to brass. Spiral wood grip lacks both ferrules and exhibits scuffing, especially to the backside. 4-39644 JS45 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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