Two U.S. Civil War-era Swords

Description:

Two U.S. Civil War-era Swords, c. 1852-65, a Model 1852 naval officer's sword with gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade marked Ames Mfg Co./Chicopee/Mass and dated 1852, and a presentation grade Model 1850 staff & field officer's sword with gilt-brass ornate hilt, engraved blade marked W./CLAUBERG/SOLINGEN with eagles and foliate designs.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum.
Estimate $300-500

Naval sword has some patina and a few light nicks in the blade and missing its scabbard, Model 1850 is in very good condition with a light coating of museum varnish and no scabbard.


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