- 2 Frassetto Way - Lincoln Park, NJ 07035
The Gentleman's Collection
Lot 27:
Description
19th-century American heavy cavalry saber. The weapon features a curved, single-edged steel blade with a single broad fuller. The hilt is constructed with a brass three-bar guard, a brass pommel cap, and a leather-wrapped grip bound with twisted brass wire. The ricasso does not display any legible maker marks or inspection stamps. This pattern was widely used by United States cavalry forces during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War. 6" H x 41 1/2" L. Blade 35" L.
24D
Condition report:
The blade shows significant dark oxidation and heavy pitting throughout both sides. Numerous nicks and small chips are visible along the cutting edge. The brass hilt exhibits a dark, unpolished patina with scattered surface scratches and minor indentations. The leather grip wrap shows moderate wear and surface loss, while sections of the twisted brass wire wrap are loose and shifted.
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