Item Description
Original Item. Only One Available. The Indian Princess pommel was a popular American form, at least in the catalogs of Ames and Horstmann. Occurring in a number of different configurations, this pommel form was very popular with American militia officers during the 1825 - 1840 period.
This example has a gorgeous 31½” Weyersberg-Made blade which is decorated for 1/2 of its length with fire blue with engraved scroll and military motifs highlighted with gilt. The blade is very worn with oxidation across, but the bluing is still well-retained. The edge of the blade also has several small nicks and dings. One side of the ricasso bears the Weyersberg king’s head which was used until 1883 when that company merged with Kirschbaum. The reverse of the ricasso appears unmarked, but the rain chappe is blocking it which makes it impossible to photograph.
The all brass hilt retains traces of the original gilt, knucklebow decorated with floral and scroll motifs and the classic Indian princess pommel. The grip of this example is a solid two-piece Mother-of-Pearl example which is well-retained. The Indian Maiden on the pommel has a slump-hat instead of the Native American headdress.
The all-brass scabbard bears the marking for HORSTMANN at the throat with 425 stamped next to it, likely a rack number. The scabbard has a good amount of dents and dings which is to be expected from its ago, but it still presents rather nicely with a beautiful floral motif on the front. The two suspension rings are also retained.
This is truly a choice example of this very desirable form of American militia officer's sword. Comes ready for further research and display.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 31½”
Overall length: 37¼”
Scabbard Length: 32½”
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