Image Lot Price Description

748
$690.00

AMERICAN EAGLE HEAD SWORD. Probably 1812 period sword with 30-1/2” single edge blade, wide fuller to the tip, etched on both sides with trophies of arms and an American eagle with a ribbon marked “E Pluribus Unum”. It has a carved ivory grip with brass open mouth eagle, a cast knuckle bow with trophy of arms and cast langettes on each side with trophy of arms and a foliate quillion. It has its original iron scabbard with double hangers and thin drag. CONDITION: Fine blade. 90% original polish with scattered light to moderate rust. Grip has a couple of hairlines and two or three chips with a small crack. Scabbard retains about 50% dull nickel mixed with deep pitting. 4-51326 JR1066 (600-800)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004
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