Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
U.S. Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword, c. 1861-65, brass hilt with leather and wire-wrapped grip, blade marked "Sauerbier/Newark/N.J." with light foliate designs, "US," and panoply of arms, leather scabbard with brass fittings, blade lg. 31 1/2, overall lg. 37 1/4 in.
Estimate $700-900
Brass has some tarnish and remnants of cleaner, blade has some light rust and staining, scabbard is in good condition but the throat is missing the two brass screws to hold it in place.
Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Keywords
Newark, United StatesChristopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200