1815-1830 High Grade U.s. Mounted Artillery Officers Sword For Sale

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Offered from my personal collection isa beautiful high grade artillery officers sword dating from between 1815 and 1830. The grip appears to be made of ivory and not bone as there are no large hairline cracks usually found on bone grips. The grip does have a small crack (see pictures) but the hilt is firmly in place and tight to the blade, no wiggle or loosenessto be found at all. The blade measures 34" with the curve and is etched with military motiffs and and an outstanding period eagle chased in gold wash. The blue and gold wash together exhibits a beautiful look along the curved blade. The blade also has the U.S. motiff and liberty cap and the American Eagle and shield. The blade is also etched with the word "Warrant". There is no maker mark that I can see on the sword unless it is under the langets. This sword is of a higher quality than you normally see. You can sense the high quality of this piece as evidenced by the fine detail on the ferrule ring. It almost resembles jewelry instead of a sword part.

The scabbard is avery hard to find repro with aged mounts. It makes for a wonderful display and the sword does fit snugly into the scabbard with only 1/4" of blade exposed where it meets the hilt. I had to search high and low for this scabbard and have not seen a loose one since. But they certainly make a nice display pair.

The sale will have so someone is taking this nice sword home. I am taking a chance doing this but I trust the community will find the right fair price for this sword. If you have any questions, please email me before offerding and I will NOT stop the sale for any offers. The sale will go until it ends. Everyone will have a fair chance in adding this piece to their collection. offer with confidence as I have 100% response. $25 will be added for shipping. Allow 5-7 days for delivery. Please see the picture of my other swords listed on including a high end dated 1861Ames Foot Officer Sword. Thank you for offerding.

On Mar-04-13 at 17:36:11 PST, seller added the following information:

The full length ofthe backstrap on the hilt is highly embellished and decorated witha floral pattern and leaves. I will adda picture as soon as possible.

On Mar-04-13 at 17:40:45 PST, seller added the following information:

The sword still retains its original washer located under the langets where the blade meets the hilt. This is the reason the sword is still tight and balanced. Very few examples exist with its original washer for this period style sword.

On Mar-05-13 at 15:25:00 PST, seller added the following information:

Pictures of the sword backstrap and "Warrented" stamping on blade.

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