Our Price: $1850
30.5" patriotic etched blade marked "Ames Mfg. Co / Chicopee / Mass" in light etch mark, partially stamped 1861 on ricasso which is added later. Scabbard is Ames maker marked on throat.
Pretty much a text book example. blade retains most all of its frost and luster, brass hilt and scabbard mounts retain some original gold wash and overall yellow mustard patina, original buff leather washer, fine complete shark skin grip & twisted brass wire wrap. Scabbard is fine, sound & solid, light craquelure, fits perfectly. Accompanying gold bullion sword knot has fraying in strap but remains solid.
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