- German presentation saber, early
German presentation saber, early 20th c.
40.5"l
- War of 1812 Era Officer's Saber
War of 1812 Era Officer's Saber American, first quarter 19th century, checkered bone grip, eagle-head pommel, blade with traces of original engraving with gilt highlights, blade 29-1/2 in., total length 35 in., leather scabbard with brass mounts,
- SABER. Probably American 1st
SABER. Probably American 1st quarter-19th century. Officer's sword with brass eagle head guard and bone grip. Leather scabbard with German silver fittings. 34 1/2''l. overall.
- SABER. Continental 19th century.
SABER. Continental 19th century. Most likely made for the Middle Eastern trade it has Persian numbers ''17543'' on the blade and brass guard. Wooden grips and steel scabbard. 39''l.
- American officer's saber 1851 with
American officer's saber 1851 with ebonized leather scabbard the blade with floral engravings U.S. and E Pluribus Unum. 37"l.
- CAVALRY SABER. American ca.1810.
CAVALRY SABER. American ca.1810. Dragoon saber with blueing and gilt engraved designs on the blade. Steel guard and leather wrapped handle. Marked ''A. W. Spies''. Wear. 37''l.
- Civil War type saber the blade
Civil War type saber the blade marked "C&J" and with a brass guard. 43.5"l.
- Model 1840 U.S. Cavalry Saber Civil
Model 1840 U.S. Cavalry Saber Civil War era, openwork brass guard, blade marked at rocasso "Sheble & Fisher" over "PH LAD", 41 in. excluding scabbard,
- Civil War era Calvary saber 19th
Civil War era Calvary saber 19th c. together with two epees. ?
- US Cavalry Saber American, 19th
US Cavalry Saber American, 19th century, War of 1812 era, guard with Greek armor in high relief, quillon with spread eagle and shield in relief, ribbed bone grip, pommel with eagle head and feathered neck, blade with bluing and engraving with gilt highlights, blade 29-3/4 in., total length 35 in.,
- Model 1840 US Cavalry Saber 33-3/4
Model 1840 US Cavalry Saber 33-3/4 in. blade, one side marked "US J.M. 1864", other side marked "F. MF. RS&Silver, Trenton, NJ.", probably original grip and wire, with scabbard, total length 42 in.,
- U.S. Cavalry Officer's Model 1872
U.S. Cavalry Officer's Model 1872 Saber 34'' blade with etched panels of military motifs. In a panel near the ricasso is etched in four lines Springfield Armory Springfield Mass. U.S.A. This style of marking was used circa 1892-1900. Shagren and gilt brass wire wrapped handle. Metal scabbard. Condition: Sword is excellent. The scabbard has a brown patina speckled with some nickel finish.
- Ames artillery saber with American
Ames artillery saber with American eagle, dated 1883, 25"l
- CONFEDERATE CALVARY SABERConfederate
CONFEDERATE CALVARY SABERConfederate Calvary Saber , 1861, marked on quillon "Memphis Novelty Works, Thomas Leech & Co.", wire-wrapped leather grip, presented on a custom wall plaque, blade l. 35 1/2 in
- U.S. MODEL 1840 P.S. JUSTICE CAVALRY
U.S. MODEL 1840 P.S. JUSTICE CAVALRY SABER United StatesBrass hilt, a leather and wire-wrapped wooden grip, steel blade marked on the ricasso "P.S. JUSTICE/PHILADA", with a steel scabbard marked "S&K/D.M." on the drag.
- SABER BAYONET. American 2nd quarter-19th
SABER BAYONET. American 2nd quarter-19th century. Made to fit a Model 1841 ''Mississippi'' rifle that has been adapted to fit a saber bayonet. Blade has light pitting. With worn leather scabbard. 31 1/4''l.
- American Officer's Saber early
American Officer's Saber early 19th century, eagle pommel with reeded bone grip, 33 in.,
- Officer's dress saber by Weyersberg
Officer's dress saber by Weyersberg & Co. Solingen. 41.25'l.
- MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER 34-3/4
MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER 34-3/4 in. blade, the ricasso stamped U.S / J.M /186(2) on the right and EMERSON & SILVER / TRENTON, N.J. on the left, brass guard and pommel, exposed wooden grip; iron scabbard with two suspension rings.
- Horsier: circa 1860, officer's
Horsier: circa 1860, officer's sabre, 32" blade, T. Horsier Solingen, proved, marked on the ricasso of this imported sword. The blade iron proof etched with "U.S." within a floral panel, the opposite side etched with eagle and shield with patriotic banner. Iron hilt and scabbard, the later engraved with what appears to be a period inscription "Presented to Lt. Matthew Hardie by the men of Tx 28th Cav Co E" in four line inscription. Very good overall. Estimate $1,250-1,500
- CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 U. S. CAVALRY
CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 U. S. CAVALRY SABER With 34-1/2 in. blade, the ricasso marked US with inspector's initials JCW and 1865 on the right side of the blade; the wooden grip with remnants of leather underneath the brass wire; knuckle bow numbered "100" while the pommel is stamped "VII 91 JH," lacking scabbard.
- Mansfield & Lamb U.S. Model 1860
Mansfield & Lamb U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber together with a European artillery sword both with scabbards. ?
- U.S. 1860 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARDA
U.S. 1860 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARDA nice 1860 cavalry saber by Emerson & Silver of Trenton, New Jersey, dated 1864. The grip is excellent, and the blade is quite nice, although it has a single nick in the cutting edge. The scabbard is complete, but is in relic condition. The number 54 is stamped on the guard. Dimensions: the blade is 34.75 inches long and the sword is 42 inches long overall. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Condition:
The saber is extremely nice, other than a single nick in the cutting edge. The maker’s name and inspectors’ stamp are somewhat worn, but still clear. The grip is excellent, with all its original leather and wire, and there is a crack in the grip leather on the reverse side. There is some verdigris on the knuckle bow. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
- DRAGOON SABER. American 2nd quarter-19th
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.
- War of 1812 Light Artillery Officer's
War of 1812 Light Artillery Officer's saber, eagle head pommel, silvered finish, bone handle, curved blade with extensive pitting, original leather sdcabbard with silvered fittings, sword 35 1/4" long without scabbard, some tight splits in the bone handle Estimate $1,000-1,500
- AMES MEXICAN WAR ERA MODEL 1840
AMES MEXICAN WAR ERA MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER 36 in. curved blade, the ricasso stamped "CABOTVIILLE / 184--" on the right and "U - / - WR" on the left, the brass pommel stamped by inspector "J. W. R.' (James Wolfe Ripley, 1843-1855), brass guard over wooden grip wrapped in leather secured by brass wire; iron scabbard with two suspension loops.
- CAVALARY SABER. Model 1860.
CAVALARY SABER. Model 1860. Both sides of blade are corroded near the handle. No markings are visible on sides. A numeral ''2'' is visible on the top of the blade about an inch from the hilt. No wire and the leather wrap is not original. Possibly an European import of the period.
- Model 1840 US Cavalry Saber blade
Model 1840 US Cavalry Saber blade marked "P.S. Justice, Philada", openwork brass guard, original grip and wire, 36 in. blade; metal scabbard, total length 43-3/4 in.
- FOUR CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABERSeach
FOUR CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABERSeach with approximately 35 in. blade, various markings present, "AMES MFG CO./CHICOPEE/MASS" with 1863 date; "EMERSON/&/SILVER/TRENTON/NJ" with 1865 date; "MANSFIELD/&/LAMB/FORESTDALE, RI" with 1864 date; [knight's head] for C.R. Kirschbaum with no date, overall length each 41 in.; all with scabbard present
Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection
Condition:
visible wear indicating liberal usage, incidents of pitting or rust, some markings faint, grips with dryness and some missing copper wire
- Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber
Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber and scabbard. ?
- MODEL 1840 U.S. CALVARY SABER WITH
MODEL 1840 U.S. CALVARY SABER WITH SCABBARD 35" blade, from same family as the Spencer Model 1865 Calvary Carbine
- US 1840 ARTILLERY SABER AND SCABBARDA
US 1840 ARTILLERY SABER AND SCABBARDA very nice 1840 artillery saber, with a beautiful grip and wire, in bright polished scabbard The blade shows arsenal polish, and the marks are a little worn, but still visible. There is the number 61 stamped on the guard on the reverse side, and an effaced number on the front. Dimensions: the blade is 32 inches long and the sword overall is 39.5 inches. Processing and shipping in the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Condition:
Excellent overall, with a really exceptionally nice grip with original leather and wire wrap. The blade is bright, showing the original polish marks. The scabbard is in the bright with traces of light rust. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
- 1830's Dragoon Troopers Saber
1830's Dragoon Troopers Saber
- Virginia Manufactory Second Model
Virginia Manufactory Second Model Cavalry Sabercirca 1803 - 1820 curved blade with double fuller iron bird's head pommel pierced guard and scabbard with attachment stud.Most extant swords of this type were shortened in 1861 for Confederate usage. This one however is all original as issued in the very early 19th century.LOA 44 in.; Blade 39 in.Untouched attic condition with moderate rusting throughout; missing wooden grips; small area of loss to each side of the scabbard.
- SWORD. Model 1860 heavy cavalry
SWORD. Model 1860 heavy cavalry saber with blade marked ''Henry Boker Solingen'' (Germany) New York City outfitter. Brass guard replaced leather grip. Steel scabbard with hanger. 42 1/2''l. overall.
- Model 1841 Harpers Ferry Rifle
Model 1841 Harpers Ferry Rifle with Saber Bayonet .54 cal. 33" round barrel with saber bayonet attachment.??Lockplate is marked Harpers Ferry and dated 1845. Whitney barrel and?stock. Two-leaf rifle rear sight; brass mounts walnut stock. Condition: Barrel has been cleaned to bright with some scattered pitting. ?Lock is very sharp and crisp with a nice dark mottled grey look. ?Stock with excellent lines and two very faint cartouches;?has been cleaned and steamed. ?Brass has been polished bright.