3187 PRESENTATION GRADE US M1850 STAFF & FIELD

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 750.00 USD
Estimated at 1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
OFFICER’S SWORD RETAILED BY JAMES FITCH. Overall length: 40". Blade length: 32 1/4”. The blade has a single wide fuller with a secondary fuller near the spine. The blade is etched over 20” of its length with unique foliate, military, and patriotic motifs, including an American flag, an American eagle, and a large script “U.S.”. There is an etched mark near the ricasso that reads “Jas. P. Fitch, New York." There is a stamp on the opposite side that resembles a tombstone. Gilded brass hilt with elaborately pierced semi-basket guard, featuring foliate motifs and a large "US." The quillon is in the shape of a fully articulated eagle’s head with ruby eyes. The knuckle bow has scroll embellishments as it meets the pommel. Pommel has an oak leaf and acorn design with a glory above and a sunburst surrounding the peen. Wire-wrapped, silvered rope motif grip. Gilded brass mounted, blued scabbard with engraved decoration on the mounts. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina with scattered areas of minor staining. It retains only traces of its original gilded finish. The silvered grip is complete and undamaged, with a pleasant tarnish. Scabbard mounts also retain traces of their original gilded finish. The Scabbard body mostly has a light oxidized finish with traces of original blue. (02-21170/BF). $1,500-2,000.