30 1/2” non-fullered quill back blade equipped with a 9” beveled false edge. This is a lovely officer’s saber with a stunning blade and equally beautiful hilt. The blade is etched with gilded tendrils, Federal Eagle, stand of flags, liberty staffs and floral motifs on a decorative blue background. The blade retains nearly all its original bright gilt thinning lightly along the spine and main edge while the background retains about 95% original blue lightly flaking to plum with vibrant crisp blue and purple hues. The remainder of the blade remains bright with sparse fine oxidation, light scabbard marks and nicks along the main edge. The highly embellished brass hilt has an eagle head pommel with faceted backstrap, rococo knucklebow, barred crossguard ending at an eagle head quillon and dual oakleaf langets, double grooved and matted medial ferrule and grooved bone grip. The brass hilt retains nearly all its original bright gilt with only thin wear along the high edges and staining on the front of the guard. The grip remains in excellent condition having a lovely cream color, a couple tiny age checks and chip along the obverse edge. The brass scabbard features plain dual hangers and a simple throat and scant drag. The scabbard retains much original gold gilt toning to a lightly tarnished bright brass patina. The front of the scabbard is engraved with a Federal Eagle, military panoply, and floral motifs. A stellar, mounted officer’s saber with a most-decorative hilt and lovely blade. (5B10250-69) [Peter Tillou Collection] (3000/5000)

28” unmarked curved blade with three quarter length unstopped fullers. This is a marvelous saber, the blade etched with two bright floral panels in between three gilded floral motifs, Federal Eagle and military panoplies on a blue background. The etching retains nearly all its bright gilt fading only lightly along the edges and the background retains about 95% brilliant fire blue toning to brown on the obverse ricasso and spine in front of the guard. The remainder of the blade remains bright with minor scabbard marks and sparse fine freckling and staining. The silver pated P-shaped hilt has an eagle head pommel, foliate edged knucklebow ending with a disc-shaped finial, dual scalloped langets, plain ferrule and a polished bone grip decorated with vertical and horizontal grooved lines. The hilt retains about 80% original silver plate toning to bright ocher along the edges. The bone grip has acquired a pleasing cream color with thin light drying cracks and checks. The buffer washer is no longer present, and the hilt has become loose with age. The black leather covered steel scabbard is equipped with plated decorative brass mounts featuring dual rings and frog stud collar. The leather shows overall crazing and flaking along the edges while the mounts retain about 45% original silver plate toning to ocher with a shallow dent in the center of the tip chape. An attractive artillery officer’s saber. (5B10250-46) [Peter Tillou Collection] (3000/5000)

31” straight double edged blade with short, unstopped fullers. The blade is etched with tendrils, Federal Eagle, military panoply, and floral motifs. The blade has toned to an even pale gray patina with scattered spots of light oxidation mainly along the forte. The rather ornate gilded brass hilt has an open mouth eagle head pommel, floral knuckle and crossguard with curved foliate quillon and dual fancy eagle langets, dual grooved ferrule and a solid ivory grip with grooved geometric decorations. The buffer washer is no longer present and the hilt has loosened with time, typical with swords of this age. The brass scabbard features simple dual hangers, scant drag and is engraved with Federal Eagle and floral motifs. The scabbard retains much original bright gilt flaking to pleasing reddish-tarnished brass patina with scattered light dings and dents. An attractive, decorative artillery officer’s sword. (5B10250-55) [Peter Tillou Collection] (2000/4000)

29 1/2” curved blade with nearly full length unstopped fullers. The blade is etched with gilded tendrils, Federal Eagle, stand of flags, military panoplies, floral motifs and “Warranted” on a blue background. The etching retains about 80% original gilt while the background retains about 40 - 50% original blue toning to a soft brown-gray patina with spots of light oxidation, the colors still quite brilliant at the scroll edges of the forte. The foible has toned to bright silver with scattered light oxidation, fine pitting and tiny nicks along the main edge. The gilded brass hilt has a horse head pommel with mane continuing through the backstrap, stylized swan knucklebow with chain guard, cypher style quillon, double groove ferrule and checkered ivory grip. The hilt retains much original gilt, wear primarily on the bottom of the backstrap and crossguard, the exposed brass surfaces a bright goldenrod. The grip has darkened with age a shows light chips, dying and age cracks. There is no scabbard present. This sword is very similar to the sword illustrated on page 106 of The American Sword: 1775-1945 by Harold L. Peterson. A nice Dragoon officer’s saber with a very rare and most interesting hilt. (5B10250-44) [Peter Tillou Collection] (3000/5000)

31” curved blade with single unstopped fuller. The blade is etched with gilded floral motifs, military trophies and “W.H. Horstmann / & Sons / Philadelphia” in riband on a blue background. The blade has toned a smoky gray and brown patina with overall fine oxidation, sparse light pitting, and chips along the main edge. The etching retains 60% original gilt with generous amounts of bright fire blue, loss due to oxidation. The brass hilt has an eagle head pommel with plain crossguard, dual langets with a disc-shaped finial ferrule and a black leather covered wood grip wrapped in braided brass wire. The brass has a nicely tarnished dark patina and the grip shows moderately flaking leather with loose but intact wire wrapping. The underside of the guard is marked “W.H. HORSTMANN / & SONS / MAKER”. The brass scabbard is equipped with decorative bead bordered foliate bands with dual hanging rings, plain drag and floral engraving. The scabbard has a dark tarnished patina with traces of silver plate, a couple dents and dings. The throat is missing and there is a tiny split in the top edge. A very good plus circa 1850 Horstmann artillery officer’s saber. (5D10250-107) [Peter Tillou Collection] (1800/2400)

32" curved blade is finished in blue and gold gilt. This sword has a particularly handsome hilt with finely detailed eaglehead pommel with faceted backstrap and grooved ferrule with detailed rope motif at center. The cross guard is "T" shaped, very similar to the mameluke, and features a fine double chain kucklebow. The grip is of carved bone with raised ribs, the top most showing floral decoration within. The blade shows six gold gilt etched panels separated by four plain white etched panels. Gold etching includes panoply of arms, American eagle with ribbon and national motto, along with other floral work. The bright etched panels show floral decoration with one showing crossed pole arms. The condition of the sword is wonderful with the hilt showing perhaps 90% original gold wash, the blade also shows about 90% orignal bright blue with the gold remaining at about 85%. There is a small replaced chip of bone in the grip at the pommel, it was well-done. The sword is housed in its original engraved gold washed brass scabbard with engraving depicting finely shaded floral scrolls along with a wonderful Federal Eagle. The scabbard retains 90% plus original gold wash. A very handsome eaglehead officer's sword. (10250-66) [Peter Tillou Collection] (2500/3500)

20 1/2" slightly curved blade with narrow fuller beneath spine with shallow wider fuller beneath, both running nearly the entire length of the blade. The blade is engraved with simple floral sprays above the words "Vivat Hussar" above a very nicely executed depiction of same. The grip appears to be of horn and has spiral grooves over its entire length. The hilt is mounted with a silver lionhead pommel with crossguard showing round quillons and elliptical washer. The crossguard is engraved with flutes at its center and the pommel shows nicely detailed fur. There is a wire guard which remains intact. The blade shows a pleasing medium gray patina with engraving remaining sharp and fully legible; there is one nick of note in the cutting edge about 5" from crossguard. The lower left side of the crossguard shows what appear to be hallmarks which have been lost to the years. The grip itself has a bulbous center and remains in excellent condition with no visible chips or damage. The sword comes in what appears to be its original leather or shagreen scabbard which is also silver mounted with throat, center band and tip all showing stylish edges and engraved line decoration. The throat and center band are both equipped with silver loop hangers. A very attractive and fine little sword. (10250-75) [Peter Tillou Collection] (2000/4000)