Rare American Eagle Pommel General Officer Sabre Sword
Posted by foscatal1953 on March 8, 2010
This is na example that. Should have made it into a mobray’s wonderful book but was apparently. Squirreled away in a private collection and unknown at the time. The quality exceptional ad the proportions so large that it could easily have been a. From pommel to tip fo scabbard about 41 and ½ inches. High relief finely detailed pommel closed mouth fo large proportions. Appears to be bronze and gold gilt, gilt bronze was reserved for only the. Most swords even from this the classical age of swords are of. Brass sometimes with a light gold or silver wash. There is some old white? The surface of the pommel and guard which could be cleaned adn removed by the. The very classical shape rectangular panel above the. Langet bears 14 tiny but crisply detailed 5-pointed stars. Empire style palmette in high relief. All of the nice almost twisted bullion. Metal thread wire on the grip appears to be there resting loosely on the wooden. Grip, the leather grip taht was originally between the wood and the wire is now. Btu could be easily restored. A little looseness in the hilt which can be a good thing on a 200 year old. Antique sword as it indicates it has not been apart to be re-tightened. Illustrious firm had the initials reversed to s & k this example’s. Initials are hte earlier usage. Bottom of the hilt where the blade meets the underside is the original felt red. Pad sometimes known as a ‘cravat’ or ‘turkey pad’ still intact. In excellent condition with just a couple shallow dents. The surface of the scabbrad has an unusual. Mostly bright golden finish i have received two opinions about this finish that it is period gold finish a plate like that known as. Plate and the other is that this could be a very early finish applied as a. The two chains are quite. Heavy and likely gilt bronze ilke the hilt they measure 11 & ½ and 22. They are matched in style and design to the wonderful scabbard. Pictures were taken outdoors in intense sunlight and are untouched.I do not determine these rates and i will not use cheaper methods taht do not provide tracking. Rare american eagle pommel general officer sabre sword militaria items. The ietm must be posted back to me within 7 days of your receipt. I do not give rebates or price adjustments later.