Fall 2023 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2023
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
SILVER HILTED WAR OF 1812 MOUNTED OFFICER’S SABER BY COOPER OF NEW YORK
02-19594
Overall length: 37″. Blade length: 32″. Blade has a very large, unstopped fuller and shows gold highlighted etching on a blued field over 16″ of the blade.
For many years, these blades were thought to be a product of Birmingham, England. However; recent research indicates these blades were likely made & decorated in America and quite possibly by the firm of B. & J. Cooper.
It is interesting to note that B. & J. Cooper were from Birmingham, England and received their initial training there. We first see the firm of B. & J. Cooper advertising military goods for sale in New York City during the year 1804.
The etching on the sword includes a large “US of A” surmounted by arms and an American flag on a pole. The opposite side has a spray of non descript arms with a central halberd. Both sides have a number of scroll & foliate motifs. The silver hilt is relatively plain with a small drop quillon with unadorned guard & knuckle bow. The guard is clearly stamped on the top “COOPER”. Bird’s head pommel, plain backstrap and plain ferrule. Certifiably antique ivory grip with 5 diagonal grip ribs wrapped with braided wire. Leather scabbard with solid silver mounts that show lineal decoration.
