A few examples of appraisal values for
1862 AMES SWORD

• AMES 1832 ARTILLERY FOOT
  AMES 1832 ARTILLERY FOOT SOLDIER'S SWORD Ames manufactured 1832 artillery foot soldier's sword, having a double sided eagle impressed pommel above a scaled grip and spread quillons, the blade is triple fullered on both sides,markings on the side of guard include inspector initials A. D. K and J. W. H. Approximate measurements: blade l. 19"; overall l. 25"
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Civil War era officer's sword with etched blade marked ''Ames Sword Co. Chicopee Mass.'' Brass guard featuring American eagles and shagreen grip. Spring loaded guard is damaged. With metal scabbard 38''l. overall.
• MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SWORD BY AMES.
  MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SWORD BY AMES. American. Blade marked ''183-'' (1833 or 1835) and ''NP Ames Springfield''. Brass fish scale grip has engraved eagle and soldered copper tag with ''42''. 25''l.
• AMES CIVIL WAR SWORD, STRAIGHT
  AMES CIVIL WAR SWORD, STRAIGHT BLADE, BRASS HILT,DATED 1863. 38 1/2" LONG. 32 1/8" BLADE. MISSING SCABBARD.
• AMERICAN AMES CIVIL WAR ERA 1861
  AMERICAN AMES CIVIL WAR ERA 1861 SWORD Ames Manufacturing (American). US Civil war era straight sword. Appropriate maker's and date mark. J.H. inspectors mark. Approx. length. 39".
• WEAPON: CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICERS
  WEAPON: CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD, DATED 1856 AMES. SWORD CO. CHICOPEE MASS., MADE WITH LEATHER SCABBARD WITH THE METAL THRO...WEAPON: Civil war infantry officers sword, dated 1856 Ames. sword Co. Chicopee Mass., made with leather scabbard with the metal throat missing, wear consistent with age and use, good condition, sold as found. [PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned from New England institution.]
• AMES SHORT SWORD AND SCABBARD
  AMES SHORT SWORD AND SCABBARD United States,C. 1830s-40sBrass hilt with circles on the pommel, scales on the grip, ricasso has faint inspector initials and Ames markings, and a leather scabbard with brass fittings.
• AMES M1872 STYLE SWORD 'GUARD
  AMES M1872 STYLE SWORD 'GUARD NATIONAL CO. C'Ames Saber in the style of US. Model 1872, the curved 29.5" blade engraved on the left including the national shield and an eagle over the words "E Pluribus Unum", the ricasso marked "Ames Sword, Co. Chicopee, Mass", the right blade side includes engraved flags and a name panel marked "Guard National, Co. C.", the three branch guard at the hilt side with 13 stars and an eagle, a wire wrapped handle, the pommel with the national shield and foliate, sword overall 36"l, housed in a steel scabbard embellished with brass decoration and two rings, overall: 37"l, 2.75lbs
• AMES MILITIA OFFICER'S GILT SWORD &
  AMES MILITIA OFFICER'S GILT SWORD & SHEATH Ames Manufacturing Company (American est. 1774), militia officer's presentation grade sword with silver and gilt accents, having a knighthead / helmet pommel, silver grip, chain knuckle guard, winged eagle crossguard with shield langets, and an etched double edged blade terminating in a spear point, having an etched maker's mark "Ames Mfg. Co / Chicopee / Mass" to reverse ricasso and sheath. The scabbard is repaired.
• US Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword
  US Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword Civil War era, 28 in. blade marked "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass.", other side marked "JF" over "1864", D-shaped brass guard with brass wire grip,
• Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry
  Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber and scabbard. ?
• AMES NAVAL CUTLASS. DATED 1861.
  AMES NAVAL CUTLASS. DATED 1861. AMES SWORDcompany US Navy cutlass made in Chicopee, Massachusetts. A brass guard surrounds the wooden grip. Blade is 25". 31 1/2" overall. The sword shows extensive wear and use including chips on the blade surface rust and dents.
• Three U.S. swords: Ames Mdl.
  Three U.S. swords: Ames Mdl. 1851, U.S. noncommissioned officer, brass guard, blade marked "US/JH/1861", 32 in. blade, 38-1/2 in. overall, lacking 4 in. of scabbard tip, otherwise good condition ; Ames Mdl. 1860 cavalry saber, openwork basket guard, blade marked "Made by Ames Mfg. Co., Chickapee, Mass.", original scabbard, 34-3/4 in. blade, 41 in. overall, grip lacking most of wire ; U.S. army sergeant's, ornate brass guard, 30 in. blade, 35 in. overall, metal scabbard, normal wear throughout .
• AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, U.S.
  AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, U.S. MODEL 1840 N.C.O. SWORD AND SCABBARD, DATED 1863 LENGTH: 40 IN. (X 101.60 CM.)AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, U.S. MODEL 1840 N.C.O. SWORD AND SCABBARD, DATED 1863, brass hilt features grips with a cast, wire wrap cover with a double shell-style guard, base of blade signed 'U.S. ADK 1863' (2) Dimensions: Length: 40 in. ( x 101.60 cm.)
• TWO NCO SWORDS. American mid 19th
  TWO NCO SWORDS. American mid 19th century. Same design with blades marked for Ames Chicopee Massachusetts. Both have ''US'' and dates one 1864 one 186-. Brass hilts one with partial leather scabbard. 39''l.
• U.S. Civil War Model 1840 Cavalry
  U.S. Civil War Model 1840 Cavalry Sword Made by Ames This Ames ''wrist breaker'' has a 35'' blade with brass three-branch guard US and dated 185? on blade; with scabbard. Condition: Very good.
• CIVIL WAR ERA NCO SWORD BY AMES The
  CIVIL WAR ERA NCO SWORD BY AMES The ricasso stamped Made by / Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass on the left and U.S. / H. D. H. / 1864 on the right, the inspector being Henry D. Hastings; 32 - 1/4 in. straight blade; solid brass grip cast with simulated wire; the leather scabbard with a brass throat, the brass drag marked G.W.C. for inspector George W. Chapin.
• AMES M1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD
  AMES M1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH SCABBARDMexican–American War era, Ames model 1832 foot artillery short sword and scabbard. Ricasso is marked with an eagle above N.P. Ames Cabotville on one side, and US 1846 N.W.P. on the other. The brass guard is stamped WAT on one side and NWP on the other side. The pommel has an eagle on each side. Double edged blade is 19" long. Leather scabbard is good with some cracking to the finish and small areas of loss. This type of sword was also used by the Confederacy in the Civil War. shipping info This lot can be shipped in-house.
• Ames Militia Staff Officer's
  Ames Militia Staff Officer's Sword 31" blade with center fuller 11.5" long.?Blade with etched with vines and leaves.? Horn handle and brass gilt knights head pommel.?Brass gilt crossguard.?Metal scabbard with?Ames markings.?For an illustration of this sword see Hamilton John. The Ames Sword Company 1829-1935. 1983: 146. Condition: Excellent.
• THREE US MILITARY SWORDS, 1872,
  THREE US MILITARY SWORDS, 1872, 1902, & 1906 Three US military swords comprising, a Springfield National Armory, 1872 pattern, Peterson #86 Indian Wars officer?s dress sabre, having a gilded hilt with a leafed cap, shield and leafed wreath on the pommel, a shagreen grip, and eagle and 13 stars guard stamped s. w. p., with a floral and figural embellished blade; a named Iver Johnson Co. (American), model 1902 officer?s dress sword with scabbard, the blade decorated with etched florals and patriotic symbols including cannons and flags, inscribed for William Montgomery; and an Ames (American), model 1906 officer?s sabre, with steel hilt, leather grip with wire wrapping, and chromed blade stamped with the markings "A. S. Co.," for the Ames Sword company, a flaming bomb, and "1906" on one side of the ricasso, and "US/J. H. C", 27 and g64 on the other, the JHC likely indicates the inspector who approved the sword. Approximate measurements: First, blade l. 33. 75", overall l. 39'; second, blade l. 29. 75", overall l. 35. 25", in scabbard l. 36. 75"; third, blade l. 35", overall l. 41".
• United States Model 1860 Sharps
  United States Model 1860 Sharps sword bayonet Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee MA dated 1860 with brass-mounted leather scabbard the blade 22 in. L. Blade has some pitting.
• MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD:
  MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: Stamped US 1861 AMES, sold with scabbard, see photos for condition.
• U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF &
  U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: Sold with original scabbard which is also marked AMES.
• Ames artillery sword with scabbard:
  Ames artillery sword with scabbard: handle with scaled decoration, both sides of pommel with eagles in relief, American, mid 19th century, blade 19 in., overall length 25 in., leather scabbard with brass tip, leather belt. Blade with old polishing and scattered light rust, tip possibly repaired, leather with stiff areas, tears and losses. Private Collection, Long Island, New York.
• AMES 1832 FOOT ARTILLERY DRESS
  AMES 1832 FOOT ARTILLERY DRESS SWORD W/SCABBARD Ames 1832 foot artillery dress sword, completely nickel plated, blade is marked with an Eagle, 'N. P',' and Ames Springfield on one side and United States 1839' on the other side, also stamped with a 'W. S' at the top of the guard, quillons are stamped with two number 5's and the letter 'W,' accompanied by a nickel plated scabbard with a clover lead end finial, which was specially made for this piece. Approximate measurements: blade l. 19. 25". overall length l. 25. 25", with scabbard l. . 27. 5"
• Ames artillery saber with
  Ames artillery saber with American eagle, dated 1883, 25"l
• Pair C. 1860-1864 Ames Chicopee
  Pair C. 1860-1864 Ames Chicopee Mass. non-commission Officer swords. Brass hilt with steel blade and groove. 38'' Length.
• AMES MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SWORD &
  AMES MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SWORD & SCABBARD: Brass hilt with wood grip grip retains partial leather wrap. Inspector mark J.M. on quillion. 34'' blade with engraved ''United States'' Marked N. P. Ames Cutler Springfield 1836. Correct metal scabbard. 40 3/4'' l. overall.CONDITION: Note areas of surface peppering and age staining on blade scabbard has several dents or smiles.
• Model 1840 US Artillery Sword
  Model 1840 US Artillery Sword marked "Ames Mfg Co, Chicopee, Mass.", Civil War era, marked on other side "US JH 1864", brass guard, original grip and wire, 32 in. blade; metal scabbard, 39-1/4 in. total length,
• SWORD. Marked for Henderson
  SWORD. Marked for Henderson Ames Kalamazoo Michigan 19th century. Etched blade shagreen grip brass hilt and brass-mounted steel scabbard. 37''l. Even corrosion to the scabbard light corrosion on the blade scabbard tip is loose and the brass collar is missing.
• AMES M1840 PRESENTATION SWORD, GEO.
  AMES M1840 PRESENTATION SWORD, GEO. B. COOK Ames Model 1840 "off to war" presentation sword, presented to Union soldier, George B Cook, the sword is inscribed "Presented to 1st Lieutenant George B. Cook, co II, 4th regiment Conn. volunteer, by friends at home, New London (Conn) June, 1861", having a shagreen and wire wrapped handle with a knight head pommel, acanthus leaf stamped collar, on top of two cast eagles with spread wings and shields below, the blade etched on both sides with period designs, including florals, acanthus, and patriotic symbols, as well as an eagle with spread wings holding an olive branch and arrows, below 12 stars and 15 rays, together with the original ornately mounted scabbard. Note: George B. Cook enlisted and was mustered into the first regiment, Connecticut volunteers, heavy artillery on May 22, 1861 as a First Lieutenant, he was promoted to Captain on November 8, 1861; and Major on January 22, 1863, he mustered out on May 4, 1865. Approximate measurements: blade is l. 31. 5", overall length l. 38. 5", with scabbard l. 40. 5"
• AMES MFG. CO. CIVIL WAR LIGHT
  AMES MFG. CO. CIVIL WAR LIGHT ARTILLERY SWORDAmes Mfg. Co. Civil War model 1840 light artillery sword and scabbard, with ADK inspector stamp and dated 1854 , brass hand guard, and sharkskin wrap, 32" blade. Condition: Loss to wire wrap on grip, some light pitting to blade.
• AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD
  AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD AND SCABBARD U.S. Ames Model 1860 light cavalry sword. 34-3/4" double fuller blade with "US/D.R./1863" on the right ricasso and "AMES MFG./CHICOPEE/MASS" on the reverse. Brass two branch guard with wire wrapped leather grip. D.R. stamped on helmet pommel. Steel scabbard is unmarked but is period.
• Civil War Sword Ames marked
  Civil War Sword Ames marked G.K.C. 186_ U.S. 41'' long all original.
• DRAGOON SABER. American 2nd
  DRAGOON SABER. American 2nd quarter-19th century. Ames Model 1833 saber with engraved script on blade ''Ames Cutler Springfield 1838'' and traces of additional engraving on the other side. Brass guard stamped ''MPL. ORD:''. Leather wrap missing from handle. Iron scabbard. 41''l.
• M1860 AMES NAVAL CUTLASS, CIVIL
  M1860 AMES NAVAL CUTLASS, CIVIL WARU.S. Navy cutlass sword, dated 1862 or 1863 on ricasso. Underside of bell guard is stamped "25M 624." Partially worn Ames mark on ricasso opposite USN mark and date. 26" long blade. No sheath. See images for detail. This item can be shipped in-houe.