This early nineteenth century American officer's fighting sword features a hilt with an eagle pommel in the shape associated with the London cutler Joel Edwards. Eagle pommels of this maker are associated with the importer Joseph C. Dyer of Boston. A Birmingham firm Reddell & Bate, according to Andrew Mowbray, had also made swords with a similar shaped eagle pommel around the same time period, ca.1800-1810.
Blade is 28", engraved for half its length on either side with military and floral motifs, including the US flag, in a strand of arms. Blade has darkened from age, and has no active rust or significant pitting. Blade is straight and true.
The stirrup guard has loosened up over time, so has the grip ferrule. Horn grip has chipped at the top, a frequently seen occurrence in period hilts. Eagle head is parrot-like, well-cast and nicely hand-chased.
This is an attractive old veteran of the War of 1812, with the eagle pommel of seldom-seen style.

Price: $875.00