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U.S. Model 1852 Naval Officer's Sword With Presentation

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:550.00 CAD Estimated At:NA
U.S. Model 1852 Naval Officer's Sword With Presentation
This sword measures 34 5/8'' overall with a 29 3/4'' slightly curved, single edge blade with single unstopped fullers. This is a very nice sword, the blade retaining nearly all its bright mirror polish with some light scabbard marks, a couple freckles along the foible and a small spot of fine oxidation in the reverse fuller at the end of the etching. The blade is nicely etched on the obverse side with naval panoply, ellipse ring of 16 stars, fouled anchor with Federal shield and ''John R. White'' in banner amongst floral scroll while the reverse side exhibits intertwined rope, ''U.S.N.'' in riband, fouled anchor and perched eagle in sunburst amongst matching scroll, and '' BROOKS. / UNIFORM Co. / NEW YORK / N.Y.'' on the ricasso. The hilt consists of a brass guard and basket with "U.S.N." cast amongst leaves and acorns, a serpent quillon and a pommel decorated with leaves; the shagreen covered grip is wrapped in braided brass wire. The brass surfaces retain all their original gilt with some minor age staining, the shagreen covered grip and wrapping remains intact and the leather buffer washer is present. The glossy black leather scabbard remains excellent with a tiny nick or two and the brass mounts with knot designs and serpent drag retain much original gold wash. The throat has a period engraved presentation: "Presented To / Lt. John R. White / From His Classmates / Annapolis 1898''. This is an excellent Spanish American War era naval sword. (5C11738-SW8) [John A. Micavich Collection] (800/1200)
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