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Published Early American Eagle Pommel Officer’s Sword with Original Scabbard, c. 1820s–1830sAn exceptionally decorative early American eagle pommel officer’s sword dating to approximately the 1820s–1830s, retaining its black leather scabbard and a remarkable amount of original fire-blue and gilt blade decoration.Most notably, this exact sword is illustrated in E. Andrew Mowbray’s respected reference work,The American Eagle Pommel Sword: The Early Years, 1793–1830.Photograph included showing the published illustration beside the actual sword. The distinctive carving, hilt configuration and sculptural details provide a convincing visual match.Features include:• Gilt-brass hilt with highly sculptural eagle or monster-head pommel
• Ornate knuckle bow with raised foliate decoration
• Detailed monster-head quillon
• Carved bone grip with flowing foliate designs
• Steel blade decorated with patriotic motifs, trophies and panoplies of arms
• Approximately 85% of the original fire-blue and gilt decoration remains
• Original-style black leather scabbard with gilt-brass throat, middle band, suspension rings and drag
• Exact sword illustrated in Mowbray’s standard eagle pommel referenceMeasurements:Overall length: approximately 36 3/4 inches
Blade length: approximately 31 1/4 inchesCondition:The sword remains in very good antique condition for an approximately 200-year-old example. The pommel is slightly loose. The carved bone grip has an age crack and a small chip or loss near the pommel. The blade has scattered darkening, patina and age spotting, while retaining unusually strong blue-and-gilt decoration.The leather scabbard shows expected age, surface wear, dryness and deterioration. The brass mounts retain an attractive, naturally aged finish. No attempt has been made to polish or restore the sword aggressively.Please examine all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.Lighting and computer screens may cause minor variations in the appearance of the blue, gilt and brass surfaces.The reference-book photograph included to document the published illustration and identify the sword.
Mowbray’s referenced book is included with the sale.A highly visual and well-documented early American eagle pommel sword with surviving scabbard, strong original blade decoration and direct published-reference provenance.
