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!
FEDERAL PERIOD EAGLE HEAD OFFICER’S SABER WITH INTRIGUING TRI-COLOR BLADE
02-19965
Overall length: 38 1/2″. Blade length: 33 1/4″. Blade has a single wide fuller with gilded etching on a blued field amongst white panel highlights. This beautiful blade has 4 separate areas of gilded etching on each side separated by white (unblued) foliate decorated panels. Etching includes a large spread-wing American eagle with a ribbon in its beak that reads “E PLURIBUS UNUM”. There is also a seated Indian warrior princess, 2 large sprays of arms, and 4 areas of foliate decoration. There is a scallop topped banner near the ricasso that reads “WARRANTED”.
Gilded brass hilt includes an exceptionally well-done feathered eagle head quillon, and both languets are embellished with oak leaves & acorns. The knuckle bow features a seldom seen, well-articulated serpent curled around oak leaves. The eagle head pommel shows intricate detail and flows seamlessly into a faceted backstrap. Carved ivory grip with both horizonal & vertical linear decoration. Gilded brass mounted leather scabbard has a wreath engraved on the top mount. A large American eagle on rocks adorns the middle mount, and there is ample foliate decoration covering the tip/drag. Obviously, a sword for a very high-ranking officer, possibly a General.
