PRESENTATION U.S. MODEL 1832 U.S. NAVY OFFICER’S SWORD TO REAR ADMIRAL AND WAR OF 1812 VETERAN GEORGE C. REED.

PRESENTATION U.S. MODEL 1832 U.S. NAVY OFFICER’S SWORD TO REAR ADMIRAL AND WAR OF 1812 VETERAN GEORGE C. REED. A beautiful rendition of this early regulation U.S. Navy Officer’s sword presented both on the rear clamshell counterguard and etched on the blade to George C. Reed, U.S. Navy. The sword has a lightly curved quill back single edged blade with etched decorations covering about 75% of its surface. The etching has sprays rearof oak leaves, a ship under full sail, stands of arms, an American eagle, fouled anchor and a cartouche containing the etched presentation “George C. Reed/U.S. Navy”. The hilt is beautifully cast of brass with gold wash, having a dbl folding clamshell counterguard. The front face is oval in shape and has leaves and acorns cast in deep relief. The rear folding clamshell-slightly smaller-is plain with the engraved inscription “George C. Reed/U.S. Navy” amid decorative scroll work. The cross guard terminates in two quillions in the form of acorns. The sword has an eagle head pommel and back strap with an oak leaf decorated ferrule at the base of the carved ivory grip. The single branch “P” shaped knuckle bow begins on the left quillon and terminates under the eagle’s beak. George C. Reed is listed in the register of U.S. Navy and Marine officers as entering the Navy as a Midshipman on April 2, 1804. He became a Lieut. on April 14, 1810 and served through the War of 1812 in that capacity. On April 27, 1816 he rose to the rank of Commander, then Capt. on March 3, 1825. He served in the U.S. Navy for nearly 45 years retiring as a Rear Adm. on July 16, 1862. No scabbard. A wonderful and early U.S. Naval officer’s sword presented to a career officer who served in three major American wars. CONDITION: Blade has faded to a medium grey. Etched decoration and presentation remains strong and visible. Hilt is quite nice retaining much of its orig gold wash finish. Grip has vertical age cracking but remains tight. No scabbard. 4-58299 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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
	2445	$8,625.00	PRESENTATION U.S. MODEL 1832 U.S. NAVY OFFICER’S SWORD TO REAR ADMIRAL AND WAR OF 1812 VETERAN GEORGE C. REED. A beautiful rendition of this early regulation U.S. Navy Officer’s sword presented both on the rear clamshell counterguard and etched on the blade to George C. Reed, U.S. Navy. The sword has a lightly curved quill back single edged blade with etched decorations covering about 75% of its surface. The etching has sprays rearof oak leaves, a ship under full sail, stands of arms, an American eagle, fouled anchor and a cartouche containing the etched presentation “George C. Reed/U.S. Navy”. The hilt is beautifully cast of brass with gold wash, having a dbl folding clamshell counterguard. The front face is oval in shape and has leaves and acorns cast in deep relief. The rear folding clamshell-slightly smaller-is plain with the engraved inscription “George C. Reed/U.S. Navy” amid decorative scroll work. The cross guard terminates in two quillions in the form of acorns. The sword has an eagle head pommel and back strap with an oak leaf decorated ferrule at the base of the carved ivory grip. The single branch “P” shaped knuckle bow begins on the left quillon and terminates under the eagle’s beak. George C. Reed is listed in the register of U.S. Navy and Marine officers as entering the Navy as a Midshipman on April 2, 1804. He became a Lieut. on April 14, 1810 and served through the War of 1812 in that capacity. On April 27, 1816 he rose to the rank of Commander, then Capt. on March 3, 1825. He served in the U.S. Navy for nearly 45 years retiring as a Rear Adm. on July 16, 1862. No scabbard. A wonderful and early U.S. Naval officer’s sword presented to a career officer who served in three major American wars. CONDITION: Blade has faded to a medium grey. Etched decoration and presentation remains strong and visible. Hilt is quite nice retaining much of its orig gold wash finish. Grip has vertical age cracking but remains tight. No scabbard. 4-58299 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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