A few examples of appraisal values for
AMES MFG CO SWORD

• 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.)
• 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.
• 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 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"
• 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.
• 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 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.
• 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
• (2) ANTIQUE U.S. MILITARY SWORDS,
  (2) ANTIQUE U.S. MILITARY SWORDS, 1849 AND 1865 Includes US Model 1840 NCO sword and sheath, the blade stamped "US WD" on one side and "Ames Mfg. Co Cabotville 1849" on the other, with all brass handle, 32"l (blade), 39"l (overall, in sheath); with, U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber and sheath, the blade stamped "US G.K.C. 1865" on one side and "Made by Ames Mfc Co" on the other, with leather and brass wire grip, brass pommel and guard, the pommel stamped "G.K.C" on the end, 34"l (blade), 42.5"l (overall, in sheath)
• 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.
• 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 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.
• U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF &
  U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: Sold with original scabbard which is also marked AMES.
• 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,
• 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 1850 US Foot Officer's
  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,
• MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD:
  MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: Stamped US 1861 AMES, sold with scabbard, see photos for condition.
• 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 MANUFACTURING COMPANY
  AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SWORD AND SCABBARD CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTH OF BLADE 26.5". TOTAL LENGTH 33".AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SWORD AND SCABBARD, Chicopee, Massachusetts, Late 19th/Early 20th Century, Etched blade. Dimensions: Length of blade 26.5". Total length 33".
• 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.
• AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY
  AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SWORD AND SCABBARD CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS, LATE 19TH/EARLY 20TH CENTURY LENGTH OF BLADE 26.5". TOTAL LENGTH 33".AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY KNIGHTS TEMPLAR SWORD AND SCABBARD Chicopee, Massachusetts, Late 19th/Early 20th Century Etched blade. Length of blade 26.5". Total length 33". Dimensions: Length of blade 26.5". Total length 33".
• 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.
• U. S MODEL 1850 OFFICER'S SWORD
  U. S MODEL 1850 OFFICER'S SWORD Scabbard, throat and blade marked Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass. Scabbard in two pieces. 32" blade.
• 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 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.
• 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"
• KNIGHTS OF PYHTHIAS FRATERNAL SWORD
  KNIGHTS OF PYHTHIAS FRATERNAL SWORD Marked by the Henderson Ames Co., Kalamazoo, Michigan, circa 1900, 28 3/8 in. etched steel blade personalized "I. M. Phipps," bound leather grip topped with a knight's head pommel, the steel scabbard with elaborate pierced mounts of silvered brass; "FCB" (Friendship, Charity, Benevolence) seen on scabbard and guard.
• CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 OFFICER'S
  CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 OFFICER'S SWORD Marked on the throat of scabbard 'AMES MFG CO. CHICOPEE MASS'. Brass knuckle bow and pommel. Shagreen and brass wire wrapped handle. Blade etched with military motifs. Metal scabbard with brass bands and carrying rings. Scabbard marked
• AN U.S.N. DRESS SWORD, RETAILED
  AN U.S.N. DRESS SWORD, RETAILED BY W.S. MANCKE & CO. SAN FRANCISCO An U.S.N. dress sword, retailed by W.S. Mancke & Co. San Francisco, a gilt eagle pommel, a shagreen grip wrapped with gilt wire, an elaborate reticulated knuckle guard, the blade with nautical decoration and marked "USN", the black leather scabbard mounted with gilt brass throat with rope banding and a toe, fitted with gilt bullion sword knot 36"l
• N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD M1832 US
  N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD M1832 US SHORT ARTILLERY SWON.P. Ames Springfield M1832 US short artillery sword and scabbard , stamped United States-1835 , with faint Ames and eagle stamp, with double and single fuller, guard is stamped ORD , HKC, and JM , fish scale grip, 19" blade. Provenance: Fetherston Trust and Packwood House Museum. NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: Good condition with light expected wear.
• N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD M1832 US
  N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD M1832 US SHORT ARTILLERY SWON.P. Ames Springfield M1832 US short artillery sword and scabbard , stamped United States-1835 , with faint Ames and eagle stamp, with double and single fuller, guard is stamped ORD , HKC, and JM , fish scale grip, 19" blade. Provenance: Fetherston Trust and Packwood House Museum. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition with light expected wear.
• AMERICAN MODEL 1850 FOOT
  AMERICAN MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD BY AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS LENGTH: 36 IN. (91.44 CM.)AMERICAN MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD BY AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, CHICOPEE, MASSACHUSETTS, stamp to base of blade, pierced hilt with floral decoration, pummel undecorated Dimensions: Length: 36 in. (91.44 cm.)
• Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword By
  Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword By Ames 35" long single-edged blade with short false edge and 3/4 fuller; ricasso stamped Ames MFG. Co./Cabotville on left and US/WD on right; hilt with single-piece brass guard/knuckle bow with brass pommel having 1/4 backstrap wood grip. Steel scabbard with throat double carrying rings and drag. Condition: Leather and brass wire is missing on the handle.? Overall good.
• 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.
• Two cavalry sabers, one blade
  Two cavalry sabers, one blade marked US ADK 1882, AMESMFGC CHICOPEE MASS to blade, numbered 13365 to handle, the other blade marked Clauberg Solingen with intricate detail to blade; as-is condition, some wear and tarnishing to sheaths and hilts; each sword L 42" (approx.)Provenance: Private Los Angeles, CA collection
• AMES M1840 MEXICAN WAR ORNATE
  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"