Early Arms & Militaria

Early Arms & Militaria

Tuesday, May 17, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
Auction closed.
Early Arms & Militaria

Early Arms & Militaria

Tuesday, May 17, 2022  |  9:00 AM Eastern
Auction closed.
Internet Premium: 26%
See Special Terms for additional fees
Cash Payment Discount: 3%
Share:

Description

Auction starts at 9am (EST). Items on display approximately 4 weeks prior to auction date. Our gallery is open Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm. Preview by appointment.

Morphy Auctions


(877) 968-8880
Catalog Terms of sale
Search Catalog :
Sort By :
Go to Lot :
Go to Page :
Per Page :
Pg : 1 of 9

AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA HANGER WITH SLOTTED GUARD.

Lot # 1001 (Sale Order: 1 of 213)      

For another example with a similar pierced iron D-guard, see plate 318.S on page 167 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Third-quarter, 18th century. The slightly curved blade is of American manufacture and has a narrow fuller along the top on both sides. D-shaped guard has seven piercings, including two hearts. Iron backstrap and integral bird's head type pommel with leather-wrapped wooden grip. CONDITION: Rough and dry as found condition. Blade retains a dark surface with some heavy corrosion. Hilt retains a pitted dark surface, top of guard bent forward. A generous portion of the loose leather grip remains present. A nice blacksmith-forged American sword. DMG Blade Length: 27 - 1/4" Overall Length: 32 - 3/4"
For another example with a similar pierced iron D-guard, see plate 318.S on page 167 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Third-quarter...more, 18th century. The slightly curved blade is of American manufacture and has a narrow fuller along the top on both sides. D-shaped guard has seven piercings, including two hearts. Iron backstrap and integral bird's head type pommel with leather-wrapped wooden grip. CONDITION: Rough and dry as found condition. Blade retains a dark surface with some heavy corrosion. Hilt retains a pitted dark surface, top of guard bent forward. A generous portion of the loose leather grip remains present. A nice blacksmith-forged American sword. DMG Blade Length: 27 - 1/4" Overall Length: 32 - 3/4"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 450.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR HORSEMAN'S SABER

Lot # 1002 (Sale Order: 2 of 213)      

For a similar example, see figure E-13 on page 136 of "Weapons of the American Revolution" by Warren Moore. Nearly straight, unfullered, single-edged American blade. Heavy brass stirrup hilt with forward turned quillon. Sheet brass pommel cap with integral backstrap. Grooved cherry grip. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark brown patina and has a couple minor nicks to edge. Two nails have been put into the blade slot in front of the guard to hold the blade tight. Hilt has some scattered marks from use and a dark mustard patina. Grip shows scattered marks from use and a crack on right side. A nice heavy-duty American cavalry saber. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 34 - 1/4" Overall Length: 40"

CORRECTION: This sword is not from the Tom Grinslade Collection as stated in description. The sabre came from a descendant of the Schell family. The Schell brothers emigrated from Germany to the Mohawk Valley in the 1730's. They were active in the Rev war and their farm was attacked by Loyalists with Indian allies. Hostages taken. More information available online as Researches after the Descendants of John Christian Schell and John Schell.

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 900.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

AMERICAN SHORT SWORD.

Lot # 1003 (Sale Order: 3 of 213)      

For an identical hilt, see plate 349.S on page 178 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The wide single-edged blade is slightly curved and has a narrow shallow fuller along the top on both sides. The blade is German and has date "1774" on both sides. Left side also stamped with an "IK" cartouche and both sides feature a V-shape with other letters and markings. The guard has five piercings and originally had two outward branches on the right side, the top branch on this example was removed during the period of use. The knucklebow connects to the olive-shaped pommel. Pommel features an integral capstan. The bone grip features a design of spiraling flutes. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with heavier darker patina towards the tip. A couple battle nicks to edge. Hilt retains a dark mustard patina and is tight to blade. Grip shows a couple of hairline age cracks. A very attractive American Revolutionary War period sword. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 29" Overall Length: 35"
For an identical hilt, see plate 349.S on page 178 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The wide single-edged blade is slightly curved ...moreand has a narrow shallow fuller along the top on both sides. The blade is German and has date "1774" on both sides. Left side also stamped with an "IK" cartouche and both sides feature a V-shape with other letters and markings. The guard has five piercings and originally had two outward branches on the right side, the top branch on this example was removed during the period of use. The knucklebow connects to the olive-shaped pommel. Pommel features an integral capstan. The bone grip features a design of spiraling flutes. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with heavier darker patina towards the tip. A couple battle nicks to edge. Hilt retains a dark mustard patina and is tight to blade. Grip shows a couple of hairline age cracks. A very attractive American Revolutionary War period sword. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 29" Overall Length: 35"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,800.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA SHORT SABER, PROBABLY AMERICAN.

Lot # 1004 (Sale Order: 4 of 213)      

Slightly curved single-edged double-fuller blade. Plain stirrup hilt with conical faceted pommelled turned cherry grip. Pommel is engraved with simple decoration on every other facet. Knucklebow engraved in large block letters the initials "H S". CONDITION: Old black paint on blade and hilt. Cherry grip very good. The "S" is only partially visible. An attractive Revolutionary War period saber. DMG Blade Length: 28" Overall Length: 34"
Slightly curved single-edged double-fuller blade. Plain stirrup hilt with conical faceted pommelled turned cherry grip. Pommel is engraved with simple decoration on every...more other facet. Knucklebow engraved in large block letters the initials "H S". CONDITION: Old black paint on blade and hilt. Cherry grip very good. The "S" is only partially visible. An attractive Revolutionary War period saber. DMG Blade Length: 28" Overall Length: 34"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 900.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

AMERICAN COPY OF A MID-18TH CENTURY ENGLISH GRENADIER HANGER.

Lot # 1005 (Sale Order: 5 of 213)      

This is an American copy of the classic mid-18th century brass-hilted grenadier's hangers. The American manufactured slightly curved blade has a slightly crude fuller along the top on both sides. The heart-shaped guard was made sans quillon and is fabricated rather than cast. There are two outward branches on the right side, the top branch is now absent. Spiraling brass grip with integral well-turned pommel. CONDITION: Completely as-found and untouched. Blade retains a dark dry surface. Hilt retains a brown patina. Top branch was broken off during the period of use. A very nice American hanger. DMG Blade Length: 24 - 1/2" Overall Length: 30"
This is an American copy of the classic mid-18th century brass-hilted grenadier's hangers. The American manufactured slightly curved blade has a slightly crude fuller alo...moreng the top on both sides. The heart-shaped guard was made sans quillon and is fabricated rather than cast. There are two outward branches on the right side, the top branch is now absent. Spiraling brass grip with integral well-turned pommel. CONDITION: Completely as-found and untouched. Blade retains a dark dry surface. Hilt retains a brown patina. Top branch was broken off during the period of use. A very nice American hanger. DMG Blade Length: 24 - 1/2" Overall Length: 30"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 550.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

AMERICAN REVERSE-P HILTED NCO SWORD WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1006 (Sale Order: 6 of 213)      

This late 18th century sword has a slightly curved, single-edged, tapered, and unfullered blade. The brass reverse-P hilt has a forward turned quillon. The flat pommel cap has two engraved lines. Reeded ebony grip. Complete with its original brass mounted black leather scabbard. CONDITION: Blade retains a mostly grey patina with scattered areas of heavier brown patina, a couple nicks to cutting edge. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina and shows some scattered marks from use. Grip shows some marks from use and minor crack from shrinkage on top of left side. Scabbard very good with only some minor scuffs and crazing to sturdy leather. Mounts retain a pleasing dark mustard patina. A very nice American sword. DMG Blade Length: 29 - 1/4" Overall Length: 34"
This late 18th century sword has a slightly curved, single-edged, tapered, and unfullered blade. The brass reverse-P hilt has a forward turned quillon. The flat pommel ca...morep has two engraved lines. Reeded ebony grip. Complete with its original brass mounted black leather scabbard. CONDITION: Blade retains a mostly grey patina with scattered areas of heavier brown patina, a couple nicks to cutting edge. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina and shows some scattered marks from use. Grip shows some marks from use and minor crack from shrinkage on top of left side. Scabbard very good with only some minor scuffs and crazing to sturdy leather. Mounts retain a pleasing dark mustard patina. A very nice American sword. DMG Blade Length: 29 - 1/4" Overall Length: 34"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 500.00

You've been outbid  to j****7! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

FRENCH NAPOLEONIC MOUNTED OFFICER’S SABER.

Lot # 1007 (Sale Order: 7 of 213)      

This pattern of French-import saber, with Lion-head pommel, was highly popular among U.S. Army officers during the War of 1812 as seen in numerous portraits, including that of General Andrew Jackson. The single-edged, curved blade is 33" long by 1 - 1/8" wide at ricasso, with a single wide fuller and a 5" false edge; 39" overall length. Matching all-brass scabbard, with integral bands for suspension rings, each decorated with a center band of oak leaves, flanked by beaded edges. CONDITION: The brass hilt and scabbard are now devoid of any gilding and the cross-hatched, bone grips have lost 50% of their original black finish. The blade has been heavily cleaned over time and no traces of decoration are readily seen; finish is a mottled grey with light pitting. The scabbard has numerous dents but the blade still fits well. JLK Blade Length: 33" Overall Length: 39"
This pattern of French-import saber, with Lion-head pommel, was highly popular among U.S. Army officers during the War of 1812 as seen in numerous portraits, including th...moreat of General Andrew Jackson. The single-edged, curved blade is 33" long by 1 - 1/8" wide at ricasso, with a single wide fuller and a 5" false edge; 39" overall length. Matching all-brass scabbard, with integral bands for suspension rings, each decorated with a center band of oak leaves, flanked by beaded edges. CONDITION: The brass hilt and scabbard are now devoid of any gilding and the cross-hatched, bone grips have lost 50% of their original black finish. The blade has been heavily cleaned over time and no traces of decoration are readily seen; finish is a mottled grey with light pitting. The scabbard has numerous dents but the blade still fits well. JLK Blade Length: 33" Overall Length: 39"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 600.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

POTTER TYPE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR HORSEMAN'S SABER.

Lot # 1008 (Sale Order: 8 of 213)      

For a sword with the same sheet iron four-slot D-guard with a "POTTER" marked blade, see plate 168.SS on page 359 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The pommel is also a shortened version of the same type found on "POTTER" marked examples. There is also a wide ferrule beneath the pommel and another at the base. Wooden grip with uneven bulbous sections and wrapped with brown leather and two strands of thick iron wire. The long, slightly curved blade has three narrow partial fullers on each side. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark even patina with some scattered darker spots. Hilt retains a dark heavy patina with scattered pitting, right side of guard bent slightly forward. Grip leather shows cracking and flaking, some minor losses towards base. Iron ferrule at base of grip may be replaced. A very nice and massive American Revolutionary War cavalry saber. DMG Blade Length: 36 - 1/4" Overall Length: 42 - 1/8"

CORRECTION: This sword hung over a fireplace in Albany, New York in an early home, where it descended through the family. It is of note that Potter also worked in New York and this sword shows many similarities.

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,800.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

LOT OF 2: PILLOW POMMEL SWORDS, ONE WITH SCABBARD.

Lot # 1009 (Sale Order: 9 of 213)      

Comprising: (A) An attractive circa 1790 ivory-gripped, iron-mounted pillow pommel sword. The slightly curved blade has a wide shallow fuller on both sides. Both sides feature a large dragon-like monster, towards the ricasso. Iron stirrup hilt with counter guard bar on right side. Iron pillow pommel and faceted ferrule at base of grip. Faceted and reeded grip. CONDITION: Blade tight to hilt, retains a grey patina with some scattered dark spotting, blade has been sharpened during its period of use. Hilt retains a very dark heavy brown patina. Grip retains a very pleasing honey patina, some scattered age cracks and marks form use. A very attractive sword. (B) Untouched pillow pommel saber with scabbard. Unengraved slightly curved blade with wide, shallow fuller on both sides. Brass stirrup hilt with faceted pillow pommel, reeded cherry grip. Complete with its original, black leather scabbard with tooled 18th century designs. Shaped brass mounts. CONDITION: Completely as-found and untouched. Blade retains a pleasing even grey patina, one nick to cutting edge. Blade tight to hilt. Hilt retains a very dark brown patina. Grip has two minor hairline age cracks. Scabbard very good with two small repairs and scattered crazing and minor flaking. A very nice attic-condition sword. DMG Blade Length: (A) 25 - 1/4" (B) 28" Overall Length: (A) 31" (B) 33 - 1/2"
Comprising: (A) An attractive circa 1790 ivory-gripped, iron-mounted pillow pommel sword. The slightly curved blade has a wide shallow fuller on both sides. Both sides fe...moreature a large dragon-like monster, towards the ricasso. Iron stirrup hilt with counter guard bar on right side. Iron pillow pommel and faceted ferrule at base of grip. Faceted and reeded grip. CONDITION: Blade tight to hilt, retains a grey patina with some scattered dark spotting, blade has been sharpened during its period of use. Hilt retains a very dark heavy brown patina. Grip retains a very pleasing honey patina, some scattered age cracks and marks form use. A very attractive sword. (B) Untouched pillow pommel saber with scabbard. Unengraved slightly curved blade with wide, shallow fuller on both sides. Brass stirrup hilt with faceted pillow pommel, reeded cherry grip. Complete with its original, black leather scabbard with tooled 18th century designs. Shaped brass mounts. CONDITION: Completely as-found and untouched. Blade retains a pleasing even grey patina, one nick to cutting edge. Blade tight to hilt. Hilt retains a very dark brown patina. Grip has two minor hairline age cracks. Scabbard very good with two small repairs and scattered crazing and minor flaking. A very nice attic-condition sword. DMG Blade Length: (A) 25 - 1/4" (B) 28" Overall Length: (A) 31" (B) 33 - 1/2"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,300.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE LION POMMEL HORSEMAN'S SABER, TESCHE BLADE.

Lot # 1010 (Sale Order: 10 of 213)      

This circa 1785-1790 dragoon saber is of the same pattern as the examples found marked on the blade "American Light Horse Dragoons" or "Pennsylvania Light Horse". The slightly curved blade has a wide shallow fuller on both sides. The spine is inscribed "WM TESCHE PETERS SOHN IN SOLINGEN". Gilt brass six-slot D-guard with cast grip with integral chased and engraved lion head pommel. CONDITION: Blade retains a pleasing brown patina, a few scattered battle nicks to edge. Blade markings partially worn. Hilt retains generous amounts of original gilt finish, exposed areas retain a dark patina. Grip and pommel retain a pleasing dark mustard patina. Hilt tight to blade. A very attractive sword. DMG Blade Length: 34 - 3/8" Overall Length: 39 - 1/2"
This circa 1785-1790 dragoon saber is of the same pattern as the examples found marked on the blade "American Light Horse Dragoons" or "Pennsylvania Light Horse". The sli...moreghtly curved blade has a wide shallow fuller on both sides. The spine is inscribed "WM TESCHE PETERS SOHN IN SOLINGEN". Gilt brass six-slot D-guard with cast grip with integral chased and engraved lion head pommel. CONDITION: Blade retains a pleasing brown patina, a few scattered battle nicks to edge. Blade markings partially worn. Hilt retains generous amounts of original gilt finish, exposed areas retain a dark patina. Grip and pommel retain a pleasing dark mustard patina. Hilt tight to blade. A very attractive sword. DMG Blade Length: 34 - 3/8" Overall Length: 39 - 1/2"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,000.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

SILVER HILTED ENGLISH SMALL SWORD WITH SCABBARD, MARKED BY RETAILER FAYLE.

Lot # 1011 (Sale Order: 11 of 213)      

This desirable boat-guard silver hilt dates to about 1750. These were used by British and American officers alike during the Revolutionary War. The tapered straight diamond section blade is unmarked. Solid silver hilt with boat guard chased with gadrooned edges and a shell quillon. S-shaped guard behind pas d'ane rings. Knucklbow with gadrooned center section. The pas d'ane rings have indistinct British hallmarks. Elongated ball pommel with spiraling chased gadrooning. Grip wrapped with ornate braided strands of silver wire and silver strips. Complete with its original brown leather scabbard with silver throat mount marked "FAYLE / Fleet Street". CONDITION: Blade retains a grey surface with some scattered heavy corrosion and losses to edges. Hilt excellent showing some light wear to guard edges and a pleasing pewter patina. Grip wrap slightly loose and hilt slightly loose to blade. Scabbard mount very good. Leather has a repair to secure the bottom 13 - 7/8". Some losses to edges and stitching. Tooled decoration still visible. A nicer than usual silver hilted small sword complete with its scabbard. DMG Blade Length: 32 - 1/4" Overall Length: 38 - 7/8"
This desirable boat-guard silver hilt dates to about 1750. These were used by British and American officers alike during the Revolutionary War. The tapered straight diamo...morend section blade is unmarked. Solid silver hilt with boat guard chased with gadrooned edges and a shell quillon. S-shaped guard behind pas d'ane rings. Knucklbow with gadrooned center section. The pas d'ane rings have indistinct British hallmarks. Elongated ball pommel with spiraling chased gadrooning. Grip wrapped with ornate braided strands of silver wire and silver strips. Complete with its original brown leather scabbard with silver throat mount marked "FAYLE / Fleet Street". CONDITION: Blade retains a grey surface with some scattered heavy corrosion and losses to edges. Hilt excellent showing some light wear to guard edges and a pleasing pewter patina. Grip wrap slightly loose and hilt slightly loose to blade. Scabbard mount very good. Leather has a repair to secure the bottom 13 - 7/8". Some losses to edges and stitching. Tooled decoration still visible. A nicer than usual silver hilted small sword complete with its scabbard. DMG Blade Length: 32 - 1/4" Overall Length: 38 - 7/8"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 850.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

VERY FINE CHISELED AND GILDED FRENCH SMALL SWORD WITH MILITARY MOTIFS.

Lot # 1012 (Sale Order: 12 of 213)      

This early 18th century small sword displays the art of the premiere European swordmakers. The triangular blade has a deep center fuller on the back. Both sides inscribed in French, translating to "By the swordmaker to the King" and his Paris address. The iron hilt features a chased and gilded clamshell guard, decorated on both sides with detailed foliate and military motifs on a stippled and gilded ground. Large pas d'ane rings, knucklebow, and quillon are all chased with floral, shell and foliate motifs. The pommel is also chased with panoplies of arms. Rectangular grip is wrapped with bands of copper and braided copper wire. CONDITION: Blade with crisp inscriptions and engraving with grey even patina, a couple minor nicks to edges. Hilt is tight to blade. Hilt retains much of original gilt and shows only minor wear to high relief designs on pommel and knucklebow. Hilt retains a dark patina. A very high quality officer's small sword. DMG Blade Length: 32" Overall Length: 39"
This early 18th century small sword displays the art of the premiere European swordmakers. The triangular blade has a deep center fuller on the back. Both sides inscribed...more in French, translating to "By the swordmaker to the King" and his Paris address. The iron hilt features a chased and gilded clamshell guard, decorated on both sides with detailed foliate and military motifs on a stippled and gilded ground. Large pas d'ane rings, knucklebow, and quillon are all chased with floral, shell and foliate motifs. The pommel is also chased with panoplies of arms. Rectangular grip is wrapped with bands of copper and braided copper wire. CONDITION: Blade with crisp inscriptions and engraving with grey even patina, a couple minor nicks to edges. Hilt is tight to blade. Hilt retains much of original gilt and shows only minor wear to high relief designs on pommel and knucklebow. Hilt retains a dark patina. A very high quality officer's small sword. DMG Blade Length: 32" Overall Length: 39"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,400.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

THOMAS GILL MARKED 18TH CENTURY BRITISH INFANTRY SHORT SABER.

Lot # 1013 (Sale Order: 13 of 213)      

For an example with a similar hilt, see plate 156.S on page 113 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Straight tapered single-edged blade with narrow single fuller along top on both sides. Ricasso on left side marked with a crown over "TG" for sword maker Thomas Gill of London. Iron stirrup hilt with forward turned quillon. Egg-shaped iron pommel with integral turned capstan. Ebony grip with gadrooning, top ferrule on grip is faceted. CONDITION: Very good, blade retains a grey patina with very good markings and some scattered darker areas. Hilt retains a pleasing dark grey patina. Grip very good with a few scattered marks from use. Hilt is tight to blade. A very attractive maker-marked sword. DMG Blade Length: 28" Overall Length: 34"
For an example with a similar hilt, see plate 156.S on page 113 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Straight tapered single-edged blad...moree with narrow single fuller along top on both sides. Ricasso on left side marked with a crown over "TG" for sword maker Thomas Gill of London. Iron stirrup hilt with forward turned quillon. Egg-shaped iron pommel with integral turned capstan. Ebony grip with gadrooning, top ferrule on grip is faceted. CONDITION: Very good, blade retains a grey patina with very good markings and some scattered darker areas. Hilt retains a pleasing dark grey patina. Grip very good with a few scattered marks from use. Hilt is tight to blade. A very attractive maker-marked sword. DMG Blade Length: 28" Overall Length: 34"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 475.00

You've been outbid  to j****7! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

BRITISH PATTERN 1796 INFANTRY NC OFFICER'S SWORD WITH SCABBARD KNOT.

Lot # 1014 (Sale Order: 14 of 213)      

Standard British 1796 Pattern with straight single-fullered blade with blued panel displaying gilded floral motifs and panoplies of arms. Gilt brass hilt with folding counter guard on left side. Twisted silver wire-wrapped grip. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts. Complete with original gilt sword knot. CONDITION: Blade retains about 50% original faded blue and gilt. Some scattered frosting. Hilt retains about 75-85% original gilt wash with some high edge and handling wear. Grip wrap present but slightly loose. Scabbard very good with some minor cracking to surface. Mounts show generous traces of gilt finish. A very attractive example. DMG Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 32 - 1/2"
Standard British 1796 Pattern with straight single-fullered blade with blued panel displaying gilded floral motifs and panoplies of arms. Gilt brass hilt with folding cou...morenter guard on left side. Twisted silver wire-wrapped grip. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts. Complete with original gilt sword knot. CONDITION: Blade retains about 50% original faded blue and gilt. Some scattered frosting. Hilt retains about 75-85% original gilt wash with some high edge and handling wear. Grip wrap present but slightly loose. Scabbard very good with some minor cracking to surface. Mounts show generous traces of gilt finish. A very attractive example. DMG Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 32 - 1/2"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 800.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

COMPOSITE REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD AMERICAN CAVALRY SABER.

Lot # 1015 (Sale Order: 15 of 213)      

Slightly curved Spanish-type blade with three partial fullers on each side. Brass stirrup hilt with counter guard on right side and a forward turned quillon. Later iron flattened ball pommel. Plain cherry grip with brass fuller at base. CONDITION: Blade retains a light grey patina with some dark spots and light pitting overall, shows several battle nicks to and sharpening to cutting edge. Brass components retain a very dark patina. Pommel has a brown patina. Grip shows marks from use and restoration on right side. Part of ferrule at base absent. DMG Blade Length: 33" Overall Length: 38 - 1/2"
Slightly curved Spanish-type blade with three partial fullers on each side. Brass stirrup hilt with counter guard on right side and a forward turned quillon. Later iron f...morelattened ball pommel. Plain cherry grip with brass fuller at base. CONDITION: Blade retains a light grey patina with some dark spots and light pitting overall, shows several battle nicks to and sharpening to cutting edge. Brass components retain a very dark patina. Pommel has a brown patina. Grip shows marks from use and restoration on right side. Part of ferrule at base absent. DMG Blade Length: 33" Overall Length: 38 - 1/2"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 375.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

SILVER HILTED SMALL SWORD WITH HALLMARKS FOR 1761, JOHN CARMAN.

Lot # 1016 (Sale Order: 16 of 213)      

For a nearly identical example, see plate 211.S on page 132 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. George Washington carried one of this specific design during the Braddock Campaign in 1755. The straight triangular Colichemarde blade with engraved designs on all three sides. Solid silver hilt with disk guard featuring gadrooned edges and shells at top and bottom on both sides. Hallmarked pas d'ane with date letter for 1761, lion, and maker's mark "IC" for John Carman. Knucklebow features panel of gardrooning on both sides. Olive-shaped pommel is gadrooned and has an integral turned capstan. Ornate grip wrapped with bands of silver and braided silver wire. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina and shows some wear to engraving, blade bent slightly to the left and is slightly cocked at guard. Hilt is tight to blade and retains a pleasing grey patina, some minor denting to front of guard. A very attractive officer's small sword. DMG Blade Length: 34 - 1/4" Overall Length: 41"
For a nearly identical example, see plate 211.S on page 132 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. George Washington carried one of this ...morespecific design during the Braddock Campaign in 1755. The straight triangular Colichemarde blade with engraved designs on all three sides. Solid silver hilt with disk guard featuring gadrooned edges and shells at top and bottom on both sides. Hallmarked pas d'ane with date letter for 1761, lion, and maker's mark "IC" for John Carman. Knucklebow features panel of gardrooning on both sides. Olive-shaped pommel is gadrooned and has an integral turned capstan. Ornate grip wrapped with bands of silver and braided silver wire. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina and shows some wear to engraving, blade bent slightly to the left and is slightly cocked at guard. Hilt is tight to blade and retains a pleasing grey patina, some minor denting to front of guard. A very attractive officer's small sword. DMG Blade Length: 34 - 1/4" Overall Length: 41"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,600.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA GILT OFFICERS SMALL SWORD WITH SCABBARD AND KNOT.

Lot # 1017 (Sale Order: 17 of 213)      

For a nearly identical example, see plate 213 on page 132 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Neumann dates the European example in the book between 1755 and 1770. Probably French, the tapered straight double-edged diamond-section blade features 8-3/4" blued and gilded sections of decoration at the top on both sides. The engraved designs include scrolls, stands of arms, and panoplies of arms. The gilt brass hilt features a boat guard with a shell quillon. Grip decorated with spiraling gardening. The round pommel is Aldo gadrooned. Complete with its original tooled brown leather scabbard with brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains perhaps 90% original polished, blued, and gilded surfaces. Some minor frosting and thinning. Hilt retains about 90-95% original gilt finish with some high edge wear and scattered dark spots. Scabbard very good with generous amounts of gilt remaining on mounts. Some minor scuffing to leather. A very attractive military officer's small sword. DMG Blade Length: 29 - 3/4" Overall Length: 36"
For a nearly identical example, see plate 213 on page 132 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Neumann dates the European example in th...moree book between 1755 and 1770. Probably French, the tapered straight double-edged diamond-section blade features 8-3/4" blued and gilded sections of decoration at the top on both sides. The engraved designs include scrolls, stands of arms, and panoplies of arms. The gilt brass hilt features a boat guard with a shell quillon. Grip decorated with spiraling gardening. The round pommel is Aldo gadrooned. Complete with its original tooled brown leather scabbard with brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade retains perhaps 90% original polished, blued, and gilded surfaces. Some minor frosting and thinning. Hilt retains about 90-95% original gilt finish with some high edge wear and scattered dark spots. Scabbard very good with generous amounts of gilt remaining on mounts. Some minor scuffing to leather. A very attractive military officer's small sword. DMG Blade Length: 29 - 3/4" Overall Length: 36"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,400.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

MID 18TH CENTURY GRENADIER'S HANGER MARKED HARVEY.

Lot # 1018 (Sale Order: 18 of 213)      

For an identical example, see plate 19.S on page 68 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The slightly curved blade has a narrow single fuller along the top on both sides. Blade is stamped with a running fox with "SH" within the body on both sides. Brass hilt with heart-shaped guard with two branches on right side. Round pommel with integral capstan. This is one of the most recognizable widely used British swords of the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark grey patina with scattered light pitting and some heavier pitting towards tip. Markings excellent. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina, quillon is absent. DMG Blade Length: 24" Overall Length: 29 - 1/2"
For an identical example, see plate 19.S on page 68 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The slightly curved blade has a narrow single ...morefuller along the top on both sides. Blade is stamped with a running fox with "SH" within the body on both sides. Brass hilt with heart-shaped guard with two branches on right side. Round pommel with integral capstan. This is one of the most recognizable widely used British swords of the French and Indian and Revolutionary Wars. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark grey patina with scattered light pitting and some heavier pitting towards tip. Markings excellent. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina, quillon is absent. DMG Blade Length: 24" Overall Length: 29 - 1/2"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 800.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

ENGLISH SILVER-HILTED MILITARY OFFICER'S SMALL SWORD.

Lot # 1019 (Sale Order: 19 of 213)      

For a nearly identical example, see plate 207.S on page 130 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Straight triangular Colichemarde blade. Solid silver hilt with pierced boat guard featuring chased ornate military motifs including cannons, flags, and polearms. Hallmarked on left side of knucklebow with date letter for 1761. Knucklebow features chased designs and military motifs on both sides. Olive-shaped pommel is pierced and features military motifs on both sides. Ornate grip wrapped with bands of silver and braided silver wire. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina and shows professional polishing under a grey frosted patina. Hilt is tight to blade and retains a pleasing grey patina, guard slightly loose. Hilt shows some high edge wear and retains a grey patina. A very attractive French and Indian War officer's small sword. DMG Blade Length: 29 - 1/2" Overall Length: 36 - 1/2" Paperwork: Provenance
For a nearly identical example, see plate 207.S on page 130 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Straight triangular Colichemarde blade...more. Solid silver hilt with pierced boat guard featuring chased ornate military motifs including cannons, flags, and polearms. Hallmarked on left side of knucklebow with date letter for 1761. Knucklebow features chased designs and military motifs on both sides. Olive-shaped pommel is pierced and features military motifs on both sides. Ornate grip wrapped with bands of silver and braided silver wire. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina and shows professional polishing under a grey frosted patina. Hilt is tight to blade and retains a pleasing grey patina, guard slightly loose. Hilt shows some high edge wear and retains a grey patina. A very attractive French and Indian War officer's small sword. DMG Blade Length: 29 - 1/2" Overall Length: 36 - 1/2" Paperwork: Provenance

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,000.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR ERA SWORD WITH BRASS LION HEAD.

Lot # 1020 (Sale Order: 20 of 213)      

This sword was illustrated in the April 1957 edition of the magazine "The American Arms Collector" as part of the Colonel Robert F. Wheeler Collection. Slightly curved single edge blade with single fuller towards top on both sides. Brass "D" guard with forward-facing quillon. Spiraling cast brass grip. Chased smiling lion pommel of brass. CONDITION: Blade has been polished and sharpened, showing some darker areas and scattered pitting. Hilt retains a mustard patina. Chip missing at tip of capstan and there is a vacant hole on right side of Lion's head, probably drilled to hang the sword. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection, Ex. Robert Wheeler. DMG Blade Length: 25" Overall Length: 31"
This sword was illustrated in the April 1957 edition of the magazine "The American Arms Collector" as part of the Colonel Robert F. Wheeler Collection. Slightly curved si...morengle edge blade with single fuller towards top on both sides. Brass "D" guard with forward-facing quillon. Spiraling cast brass grip. Chased smiling lion pommel of brass. CONDITION: Blade has been polished and sharpened, showing some darker areas and scattered pitting. Hilt retains a mustard patina. Chip missing at tip of capstan and there is a vacant hole on right side of Lion's head, probably drilled to hang the sword. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection, Ex. Robert Wheeler. DMG Blade Length: 25" Overall Length: 31"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 950.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

BRASS HILTED AMERICAN CAVALRY SABER

Lot # 1021 (Sale Order: 21 of 213)      

For a similar hilt, see plate 351.S on page 178 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Probably circa 1780-85. The slightly curved Spanish-style blade has three narrow partial fullers. Brass D-guard with forward turned quillon and two outward branches on right side. Cherry grip wrapped with twisted copper wire. Flat pommel cap with integral brass backstrap. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark heavy patina. Hilt retains a mustard patina, shows scattered marks from use. Backstrap is cracked. Grip shows scattered marks from use and minor age cracks. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 30" Overall Length: 35"
For a similar hilt, see plate 351.S on page 178 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Probably circa 1780-85. The slightly curved Spanis...moreh-style blade has three narrow partial fullers. Brass D-guard with forward turned quillon and two outward branches on right side. Cherry grip wrapped with twisted copper wire. Flat pommel cap with integral brass backstrap. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark heavy patina. Hilt retains a mustard patina, shows scattered marks from use. Backstrap is cracked. Grip shows scattered marks from use and minor age cracks. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 30" Overall Length: 35"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 750.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

AMERICAN SHORT SABER ATTRIBUTED TO JEREMIAH SNOW.

Lot # 1022 (Sale Order: 22 of 213)      

For a sword with an identical hilt, see plate 192.S on page 125 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Neumann dates the sword 1775-1790. This sword is attributed to Jeremiah Snow based on identical signed hilts. Slightly curved American manufactured blade with narrow single fuller along top on both sides. Brass stirrup hilt with counter guard on right side. Brass urn pommel with two engraved lines. Cherry grip with carved spiraling grooves. Brass ferrule at top and bottom. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with scattered darker areas and several battle nicks to edge. Brass hilt retains a pleasing mustard patina. Grip very good with minor age cracks and a couple small chips along bottom ferrule. A very attractive American Revolutionary War era sword. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 32"
For a sword with an identical hilt, see plate 192.S on page 125 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. Neumann dates the sword 1775-1790....more This sword is attributed to Jeremiah Snow based on identical signed hilts. Slightly curved American manufactured blade with narrow single fuller along top on both sides. Brass stirrup hilt with counter guard on right side. Brass urn pommel with two engraved lines. Cherry grip with carved spiraling grooves. Brass ferrule at top and bottom. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with scattered darker areas and several battle nicks to edge. Brass hilt retains a pleasing mustard patina. Grip very good with minor age cracks and a couple small chips along bottom ferrule. A very attractive American Revolutionary War era sword. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 32"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,700.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

REVOLUTIONARY WAR AMERICAN HANGER.

Lot # 1023 (Sale Order: 23 of 213)      

For a similar example of this hilt, see plate 180.S on page 121 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The blade is slightly curved with a partial fuller along top on both sides. Brass guard with two piercings and forward turned quillon, stirrup hilt. Solid brass grip engraved to appear as wire wrap. Ovoid brass pommel with small capstan. CONDITION: Blade retains a mostly dark grey patina with some scattered areas of heavier patina. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina. Hilt is tight to blade. Blade shows a few battle nicks. A very attractive form. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 32"
For a similar example of this hilt, see plate 180.S on page 121 of "Swords and Blades of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. The blade is slightly curved with ...morea partial fuller along top on both sides. Brass guard with two piercings and forward turned quillon, stirrup hilt. Solid brass grip engraved to appear as wire wrap. Ovoid brass pommel with small capstan. CONDITION: Blade retains a mostly dark grey patina with some scattered areas of heavier patina. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina. Hilt is tight to blade. Blade shows a few battle nicks. A very attractive form. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 26" Overall Length: 32"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,200.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

AMERICAN LION POMMEL HANGER

Lot # 1024 (Sale Order: 24 of 213)      

This Revolutionary War period hanger features a tapered slightly curved blade with false edge and wide center fuller. Arms motifs are engraved in a rectangle on both sides at ricasso. Brass four-slot guard with knucklebow connecting to pommel just below mouth of Lion. The chased brass pommel features a smiling lion. Cherry grip with brass ferrule at base and a single strand of brass wire wrap. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark grey patina with engraving worn and some areas of scattered light pitting. Grip excellent. Brass retains a dark mustard patina. An attractive American hanger. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 23" Overall Length: 29"
This Revolutionary War period hanger features a tapered slightly curved blade with false edge and wide center fuller. Arms motifs are engraved in a rectangle on both side...mores at ricasso. Brass four-slot guard with knucklebow connecting to pommel just below mouth of Lion. The chased brass pommel features a smiling lion. Cherry grip with brass ferrule at base and a single strand of brass wire wrap. CONDITION: Blade retains a dark grey patina with engraving worn and some areas of scattered light pitting. Grip excellent. Brass retains a dark mustard patina. An attractive American hanger. PROVENANCE: Tom Grinslade Collection. DMG Blade Length: 23" Overall Length: 29"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 2,200.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

GERMANIC SHELL GUARD CUTTOE.

Lot # 1025 (Sale Order: 25 of 213)      

For a similar example of this hilt, see plate 85.SS on page 332 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. This is the type that Hessian and Brunswick Jaeger units would have carried. Straight tapered blade with wide shallow center fuller and false edge. Relief clamshell guard on right side. Brass knucklebow and pommel cap with antler grip. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina and has a couple nicks to edge. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina. Knucklebow and pommel cap are bent. Grip very good. DMG Blade Length: 22" Overall Length: 27 - 1/4"
For a similar example of this hilt, see plate 85.SS on page 332 of "Battle Weapons of the American Revolution" by George C. Neumann. This is the type that Hessian and Bru...morenswick Jaeger units would have carried. Straight tapered blade with wide shallow center fuller and false edge. Relief clamshell guard on right side. Brass knucklebow and pommel cap with antler grip. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina and has a couple nicks to edge. Hilt retains a pleasing dark mustard patina. Knucklebow and pommel cap are bent. Grip very good. DMG Blade Length: 22" Overall Length: 27 - 1/4"

Bid Not Accepted!

Bid Accepted!

You've been outbid!

Sold for: USD 1,400.00

You've been outbid  to onsite! to YOU!

Placing your bid. please wait...

Search Catalog :
Sort By :
Go to Lot :
Go to Page :
Per Page :
Pg : 1 of 9

1.178.0.804.ccd3ec6.9.239