American Artillery Officer's Eagle Head Sword, circa 1820

American Artillery Officers Eagle Head Sword, circa 1820.  Elaborate gilded brass mounts with a "Ketland" style eagle head.  Similar hilt pictured in "The American Eagle-Pommel Swords, Circa 1794 to 1830" by Mowbray.  See page 105, Plate 12F.  Knuckle guard features an eagle with a shield under a panel containing 10 stars.  The gilding shows slight edge wear.  Reeded bone or ivory grip.  The back of the blade has what appears to be the number 11.  The right side of the blade is marked "Warranted" and is decorated with an engraved and gilded Liberty Cap and an eagle with "E Pluribus Unum" in a banner.  Left side has a panoply of arms, a floral decoration and a sheaf of arrows surmounted by a feathered hat.  The blade retains over 50% of its original blue, with remainder a gray color.  Leather scabbard decorated with impressed designs with gilded brass mounts.  The scabbard is solid with no breaks but it shows its age and must be treated with care.

Price

$3500 (US)

Conditions

Certified check or money order ships on receipt.  For personal checks, I ship as soon as the check clears.  Buyer pays shipping.  NY state residents pay sales tax.  Five day inspection with full refund less shipping if returned as received.  Items are for collecting purposes only.

To purchase this item, you can call Ken Drake at (516) 799-4694 or email him at KenDrake@mindspring.com.