AMES 1832 ARTILLERY FOOT SOLDIER'SAMES 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"
AMES MILITIA OFFICER'S GILT SWORDAMES 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 SHORT SWORD AND SCABBARD UnitedAMES 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.
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 Militia Staff Officer's SwordAmes 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 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.
U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELDU.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: Sold with original scabbard which is also marked AMES.
Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saberAmes 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.
AMERICAN AMES CIVIL WAR ERA 1861AMERICAN 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".
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 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.
AMES M1872 STYLE SWORD 'GUARD NATIONALAMES 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 CIVIL WAR SWORD, STRAIGHTAMES CIVIL WAR SWORD, STRAIGHT BLADE, BRASS HILT,DATED 1863. 38 1/2" LONG. 32 1/8" BLADE. MISSING SCABBARD.
SWORD. Marked for Henderson AmesSWORD. 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 artillery saber with AmericanAmes artillery saber with American eagle, dated 1883, 25"l
U.S. Civil War Model 1840 CavalryU.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 M1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORDAMES 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 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.)
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 .
US Non-Commissioned Officer's SwordUS 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 1838 M1832 FOOT ARTILLERYAMES 1838 M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD W/ SCABBARD Ames foot artillery sword,1832, having soft cast on fullers and Ames scabbard with white belt and frog, top of quillons stamped 'ord, W. S.,'and looks like HKC in an oval, blade is marked Ames, United States. Approximate measurements: blade l. 19. 125" overall l. 25. 25"
AMES 1832 FOOT ARTILLERY DRESSAMES 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 FRATERNAL SKULL POMMEL SWORDAmes,AMES FRATERNAL SKULL POMMEL SWORDAmes, Chicopee Knights Templars Skull Pommel Sword and Scabbard, pre-Civil War.
An extremely rare and fine Ames, Chicopee sword of the Knights Templar Masonic organization, with beautifully detailed skull pommel, and crossed thigh bones guard, with a beautifully etched blade, including the owner’s name, a compass and right angle symbol, a Maltese cross, and two Patriarchal crosses. The name on the blade is S.B. Goddard and the ricasso is clearly marked “Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass.” The grip is of facetted dark wood. The blade is straight, oval in cross section, and double edged. The scabbard is steel with brass mounts. The hilt is brass that was silver plated. Dimensions: 36.25 inches long overall. Blade is 29 inches long. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Condition:
The sword is in excellent condition overall, although the silver plating on the hilt is mostly worn away. The blade is excellent, with all of the etching very clear and crisp. There are a few very minor stains on the lower blade, but no rust or pitting at all. The scabbard has two minor dents. It appears to have been gilt plated, but most of the gilding is gone. The scabbard tip or drag is very handsomely made, appearing to have been made of heavy sheet brass. One of the brass hanging rings is missing. The screw on the drag is missing. One of the thigh bones that form the crossguard is slightly bent.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 the Terms & Condition: s. 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 the Terms & Condition: s
AMES MODEL 1850 ARTILLERY SWORD:AMES MODEL 1850 ARTILLERY SWORD: With marked scabbard, see photos for condition.
GAR DRESS SWORD BY AMES SWORD CO.GAR DRESS SWORD BY AMES SWORD CO. GAR dress sword manufactured by Ames Sword Co. 30" engraved blade with brass guard and wire wrapped leather handle. With scabbard.
AMES M1840 MEXICAN WAR ORNATE OFFICER'SAMES 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"
CIVIL WAR ERA NCO SWORD BY AMESCIVIL 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 MFG. CO. CIVIL WAR LIGHT ARTILLERYAMES 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 SWORDAMES 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.
AMES M1840 NCO OFFICER'S SWORDAMES 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"
AMES ARTILLERY SWORDwithout sheath;AMES ARTILLERY SWORDwithout sheath; 40 inches long Condition:
DRAGOON SABER. American 2nd quarter-19thDRAGOON 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.
Model 1840 US Artillery Sword markedModel 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 WWI AMERICAN MODEL 1902 OFFICER'SAMES WWI AMERICAN MODEL 1902 OFFICER'S SWORD WITH SCABBARD, ORNATELY DECORATED BLADE, ENGRAVED "CAPT. F. O. KLAKRING" ON ONE SIDE, A..Ames WWI American Model 1902 Officer's Sword with scabbard, ornately decorated blade, engraved "Capt. F. O. Klakring" on one side, and "104th Inf. Mass N.G" on the other, along with makers mark "Ames Sword Co, Chicopee Mass.", finger grooved stag grip handle, polished steel scabbard, wear consistent with age, some areas of loss to plating on blade, blade length 29 1/2", overall length 36 1/2".
Civil War Sword Ames marked G.K.C.Civil War Sword Ames marked G.K.C. 186_ U.S. 41'' long all original.