NY Elizabeth
NY Elizabeth
Live Auction

Centuries Old Rare Sword Auction

Sun, Apr 7, 2019 10:30AM EDT
Lot 0

U.S. Sword

Estimate: $8,800 - $11,000

Bid Increments

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$0 $2
$10 $5
$20 $15
$50 $25
$100 $100
$1,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$25,000 $1,000
$75,000 $5,000
U.S. Militia Officers Sword. Circa 1830’s-1840’s. Blade is approximately 29†with foliate and a federal eagle in center. Overall length is approximately 36â€. Ricosso is marked “N.P. Ames Cutler Springfieldâ€. Helmet head pommel. Two-chain knuckle guard connected at the pommel and quillion. Counter guard is fancy with an Indian holding a bow and arrow. Scabbard is very good plus, no dent or dings, and has a panoply of arms with liberty hat and an eagle holding a shield. An early Ames made sword!