FINE NEW ENGLAND REVOLUTIONARY WAR SABER WITH SCABBARD

This is an exceptional example of an American infantry officer's saber. This is almost certainly a New England manufactured sword with its whalebone grip. The slightly curved blade appears to be American blacksmith made and has a single edge and partial deep fuller along the top on both sides. The brass hilt features a stylized four-slot guard that terminates in a point at the quillon. The knucklebow intersects with the olive-shaped pommel. The bone grip is engraved with a spiraling line and has concave sections and brass ferrules at each end. Complete with its original black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Top mount has a ring for hanger. CONDITION: Blade retains a spotted grey patina with some areas of heavier patina, a few "battle" nicks to edge. Hilt retains an undisturbed dark mustard patina. Grip shows some hairline cracks and retains a pleasing honey patina. Scabbard very good with some scuffing and cracking to surface, some minor flaking. Mounts show a dark patina and drag has some denting. A very attractive American sword with a whalebone grip. Blade Length: 26 - 5/8" Overall Length: 31 - 1/2"