Ames M 1852
Naval Officers Sword
One of Original 500
div align=”center”> The Ames M1852, 1st Issue sword is shown above a Horstmann Ca 1880 Sword with a 3/4 inch wide blade. This shows how the blade size decreased over the years. The Horstmann sword is also available for sale. Go: https://landandseacollection.com/id1030.html Presented is an example of the rarest of the rare, a M1852 sword that was made in 1852 by Ames Manufacturing Co., of […]
Confederate States
Navy Officers
M1860 Cutlass
Civil War Officer’s Cutlass With Scabbard & Throg! 5 Star Condition DIMENSIONS: Cutlass 32″ long overall. 26″ blade length Max width of blade 1″ Max thickness 1/4″ Fuller 3/4″ W x 15 1/2″ L Weight 2 lbs 12 oz. in scabbard Presented is a Civil War, M1860, dated 1862, cutlass with incised 1″ x 3/8″ “CSN” lettering on the guard that stands for Confederate States […]
American Salter
Eagle Head Saber
Museum Deaccession
Presented is a very rare eagle head saber made for the American Market with a radical curved, single edge blade, and cross hatched bone grip. The hilt and backstrap are made in brass. The sword has a very rare pierced “Lace“ cross guard with open areas that extends into a single stirrup guard that dates to this period. The pommel is fitted with a rare “Parrot“ style eagle […]
AMES M1860 – 61
Cutlass Original Scabbard & Throg
Ames M 1860-61 Cutlass with Scabbard 5 Star Condition Presented is an Ames, Civil War, M1860 dated 1861 cutlass that is a near perfect example of this most desirable collector’s sea service edged weapon with its original scabbard and throg. In this condition, it is a very rare find, particularly when most of these cutlasses are either missing their scabbard […]
American Revolution Officers Hanger
Museum Deaccession
Presented is a Revolutionary Period hanger or saber that was made for the American Market. It has a wire wrapped, leather covered wood grip, and a very rare pierced bronze cross guard with four open panels on either side of a circle that extends into a sturdy pierced stirrup guard that dates to this period. There is no scabbard. The flat pommel and […]
M 1852
Navy Officers Sword
Horstmann & Sons
Ca 1880
This is a rare example of a 19th Century M1852 Naval officer’s sword of a pedigreed American maker. It is a special find. DIMENSION SUMMARY: Blade: 7/8 inch wide, 1/4 inch thick, 28 inches long Hilt 5 3/4 inches long. Length overall 33 1/2 inches. In scabbard 34 inches. Primary Fuller 20 3/4” x 3/4“ Weight sword in scabbard 2 Lbs 14 oz Net 1 lb 14 oz Sword Knot […]
MEDICUS
American Infantry Officer Sword
Ca 1821 Museum Owned
MEDICUS-FLAYDERMAN MILITIA INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD Ca 1821-40 Museum Deaccession from the Philip Medicus Collection Presented is a rare non-regulation Roman helmet pommel Militia Infantry officer’s sword with straight single edged bade, with rudimentary mostly floral engravings, having a prominent single fuller. The down turned clam shell, counter guard, has a large heraldic American eagle with shield […]
Ames M1850
Foot Officers Sword
1861 Date Museum Deaccession
Presented is a M1850 Ames Foot Officer’s sword dated 1861 of which only 450 were made. The design calls for a single edged blade with 9 1/2″ false edge and 3/4″ wide fuller running 21″ down the length, enhanced by etched floral scroll work. The guard, knuckle bow and quillion are a single piece […]
Militia Officers Sword
in Peterson’s Museum Deaccession
Presented is a one-of-a-kind officer’s sword made for the American Market with a hand tooled bone grip, unusual pommel, and chain guard with a tag from the famous Phillip Medicus Collection. It has hand patined museum accession number from where it resided for more than 50 years and various tags signifying ownership. It was […]
Italian Military
Short Sword Mid 19th C
Museum Deaccession
Presented is an unusual Italian military short sword with a bird’s head pommel, capstan tang nit, and highly polished, slightly curved blade. Our research has shown that it is a mid 19th Century military weapon. This example is in remarkable condition showing little wear. There is no scabbard.DIMENSIONS: 23 5/16“ LOA Blade 18 1/4“ […]
