Historic Arms & Militaria
Description:
American Horseman's Saber, last quarter of the 18th century, heavy iron hilt with narrow counter-guard, tapering knuckle bow, flat pommel with backstrap on the carved wood and leather covered grip with brass wire wrapping; curved single-edge blade with false edge at the tip and three narrow fullers, marked with stars and a crescent moon on both sides near the hilt, blade lg. 34 3/4, overall lg. 40 1/8 in.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Iron toned to a brown/gray with areas of minor surface oxidation, leather grip wrapping has looses and wire wrapping is mostly missing, hilt is tight; blade edge has scatteres shallow nicks.
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.
Christopher D. Fox
Vice President
Director, Historic Arms & Militaria
Associate Deputy Director, American Furniture & Decorative Arts
508-970-3200