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1864 AMES SWORD

• 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.
• AMES 1832 ARTILLERY FOOT SOLDIER'S
  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"
• 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.
• AMES SHORT SWORD AND SCABBARD United
  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.
• 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".
• 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.
• Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber
  Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber and scabbard. ?
• 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.)
• 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 M1840 PRESENTATION SWORD,
  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"
• 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.
• Three U.S. swords: Ames Mdl. 1851,
  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 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 M1840 NCO OFFICER'S SWORD
  AMES M1840 NCO OFFICER'S SWORD MARKED, US TKL1864 Ames manufacturing stamped m1840 NCO officer's sword with scabbard and a single knuckle guard, reverse marked US T. K. L. 1864, Approximate measurements: blade l. 32. 25" overall l. 39. 5"
• 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 artillery saber with American
  Ames artillery saber with American eagle, dated 1883, 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.
• Civil War Sword Ames marked G.K.C.
  Civil War Sword Ames marked G.K.C. 186_ U.S. 41'' long all original.
• Ames Militia Staff Officer's Sword
  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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Model 1840 US Artillery Sword marked
  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,
• AMES MFG. CO. CIVIL WAR LIGHT ARTILLERY
  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.
• CIVIL WAR ERA NCO SWORD BY AMES
  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.
• SWORD. Marked for Henderson Ames
  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 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.
• US Civil War Model 1840 NCO Sword
  US Civil War Model 1840 NCO Sword With Scabbard 32'' blade marked Ames & Co. Chicopee Mass. dated 1864 on the reverse. Full fuller brass handle knuckle bow pommel and guard with scabbard. Condition: Very good.
• AMES M1840 MEXICAN WAR ORNATE OFFICER'S
  AMES M1840 MEXICAN WAR ORNATE OFFICER'S SWORD Ames Model 1840 Mexican War period sword and scabbard, the sword pommel sporting a three dimensional eagle looking down with a shield on to its chest, attached to an ornately stamped silvered metal grip, above a double sided large eagle guard, complete with a gilded chain knuckle guard, the blade engraved with scrolls, flowers, a stand of arms including pikes with furled banners, a liberty cap on a pole, and an eagle with a banner over head reading, "e pluribus unum," below 10 stars, with a scabbard having elaborate gilt mounts and suspending a 5" string of cascading oak leaves and acorns, the blade and scabbard marked "Ames manufacturing, Chicopee, Mass. " Approximate measurements: blade l. 31. 25" overall l. 37. 25", with scabbard l. 38. 25"
• Ames Civil War artillery sword
  Ames Civil War artillery sword dated 1862 marked on blade scabbard marked J.C.W. L39'' Provenance: Bluffton South Carolina private collection. Condition: Blade with tiny nick larger nick and several dings that can be felt but not seen. Scabbard finish worn. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• TWO NCO SWORDS. American mid
  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.
• CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY SWORD. American
  CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY SWORD. American mid 19th century. Marked on the blade ''NP Ames Springfield Mass'' (faint) and ''U.S. 1843'' with additional initials. Brass fish scale grip with American eagle on the pommel. Some rust and nicks. 25 1/4''l.
• 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.
• U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD
  U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: Sold with original scabbard which is also marked AMES.
• Model 1850 US Foot Officer's Sword
  Model 1850 US Foot Officer's Sword blade marked "Made by Ames Mfg Co Chicopee, Mass", guard with openwork scroll decoration, 30-1/4 in. blade; scabbard, 38 in. total length,
• AMES CAVALRY SWORDstamped to ricasso
  AMES CAVALRY SWORDstamped to ricasso "U.S. / C.E.W. / 1864"; with metal sheath; 40 inches long Condition:
• WEAPONS: CIVIL WAR US M1840 NCO
  WEAPONS: CIVIL WAR US M1840 NCO SWORD, C. 1864, 32" STEEL BLADE, WITH LEATHER AND BRASS SCABBARD, ORDINANCE INSPECTOR'S INITIALS ARE RUBBED OUT, MANUFACTURED BY AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY OF CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS, W...WEAPONS: Civil War US M1840 NCO Sword, c. 1864, 32" steel blade, with leather and brass scabbard, ordinance inspector's initials are rubbed out, manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts, wear consistent with age and use, including typical leather wear, minor oxidation, etc.