Eagle Pommel Sword and Scabbard

Description:

Eagle Pommel Sword and Scabbard, c. early 19th century, silver-plated brass hilt, with an eagle pommel, horn grip, steel blade marked Warranted/A. BERGER, with foliate designs and panoply of arms, black leather scabbard with silver-plated brass throat, middle band, and drag, blade lg. 30, overall lg. 35 in.
Estimate $300-500

Little of the silver plate remains, some light loss of horn grip near the pommel, some dings and nicks in the blade, and some damage to the leather scabbard.


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