M1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD BY AMES, DATED 1859

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Item Code: 1030-500

Sword has 28” blade which is dark with light oxidation and has slight bend. Some small nicks along the edge. Obverse ricasso is marked “US / JH / 1859” while the reverse ricasso has “MADE BY / AMES MFG. CO / CHICOPEE, / MASS.”  The stampings are clear.

Hilt is made of brass with a ribbed grip. Single knuckle bow with narrow counterguard ending in a quillon. Light patina on all brass. Knuckle bow has script inspector’s initials. Grip and guard are slightly loose allowing some wobble.

No scabbard.

A nicely marked musician’s sword priced right.  [jet]

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