397: AN EAGLEHEAD OFFICER'S SWORD SIGNED HORSTMANN C. 1840

The cast brass open beak eagle head pommel above a reeded bone grip joins a fancy brass knucklebow and quillon over the blade with etched laurel wreath decoration one third of its length, original brass scabbard having decorative engraving is stamped HORSTMANN'S back side.
Measures 36.5 x 4 inches.
Very good original condition, there are no issues of damage or repair. The blade displays minor pitting and corrosion, bits of light wear and subtle effects of carry to the scabbard, the knucklebow is slightly gapped at the eagle head.
Provenance: The estate of a collector active in Historical Re-enactment, Surveying the Frontier, Scientific Instruments. Lewis and Clark.
$450 - $600