US1852 PATTERN NAVY SWORD
Item Description
This is a real beauty! It is a very nice U.S. Navy Model 1852 Dress sword, fitted with a 730mm long plain blade with no etching or makers marks, The sword measures 890 mm overall, and is contained in a fine leather scabbard that is brass mounted, with knotted rope base fittings for the suspension rings, which are both present. There is also an entire sea serpent wrapped around the bottom mount, the drag.
The sword's hand guard is elaborately molded again with a sea serpent as part of the bow. The grip is wrapped shark skin. The part basket is embossed Oak leaves and acorns and displays the letters U.S.N.. The pommel shows an eagle surrounded by 13 Stars. All the brass mounts were originally gold washed or plated and some is still evident after maybe 160/170 years.
In very nice condition this started life as an exceptional Naval Officer's Sword. Ready to display!