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This Great Sword Has Been Sold. Thank you! 5 BALL EAGLE HEAD SPADROON BLUE NITER & GILT BLADE BROWN HORN GRIP SILVER WASH CA 1805 - 1815  This is a rare example of an early 19th Century Infantry officer's straight sword or spadroon of unquestionable quality. It is for the discerning collector.    DIMENSION SUMMARY: Length overall 37 1/2 inches. In scabbard 38 inches. Blade  32 1/4 inches long     1 1/16 inch wide,    1/4 inch thick,  Hilt 5 1/4 inches long.  Primary Fuller 27 3/4” x 3/4“  Weight in scabbard  1 Lbs 15 oz   Net 1 lb 5 1/4 oz   Presented is a magnificent Blue Niter & Gilt blade eagle head spadroon with the pressed brown horn grip, and its original scabbard. The blade's design is a classic English 1786 pattern with a single large fuller its entire length. On the obverse, beginning with a gilted geometric design for the first section of the blade above the very small ricasso, there are three military drums of various sizes with a pike to either side, and a very tall four inch climbing vine above, this under an ornate  three inch floral flourish. The blue Niter and gold gilt is mostly bright and shiny with some superficial scratches and dulling from being carried in the scabbard. There are some minor areas of black on the highly polished eighteen inches section of the blade. The reverse has a broader design of floral with a center arc imprinted with "Warranted" in script.  Above this is a two inch grouping of two kettle drums and a pike with flag and tassel. The gilding ends after a one and one half inch climbing vine with a small center sunflower. The number 25 is stamped on the spine and the leather washer looks to be original. The cutting edge is unsharpened and without nicks.   Obverse side of blade showing the excellent condition of the Blue Niter, gold gilding, polished point THE EAGLE HEAD feathers have darkened black with age, but the underlying heavy silver plate makes the highlights sparkle. The regal head has a well defined crest, and crispness of the casting suggests this is an early example of this type sword which was very popular in the United States after it lost favor in Brittan. Obverse 5 Ball Eagle Head's hilt pressed Brown horn grip shown over reverse of same. THE HILT hilt has evidence of silver gilding and is firmly attached to the blade without any movement. The rounded beak of the eagle and it prominent brow and piercing eyes are reminiscent of a Ketland of Birmingham eagle. There are 5 balls of various sizes on the stirrup guard and 5 balls on the cutout cross guard. The black horn grip is seen only on high grade swords and adds an opulent look to the hilt and blade. SCABBARD: It is a rare occurrence to find a scabbard with a sword of this type and age. Great care should be used in handling the 200 year old original scabbard. It is very fragile and must be handled very gently and be supported on a table as the sword is removed or or put back in. It has its original mounts and frog stud with some of the silver remaining. The leather is brittle, has shrunk with age about 3/8", and has some minor flaking. The seam is tight.  All the mounts have remnants of silver wash which has turned black with age. Close up section of various parts of 200 year old original scabbard and hardware.      Front and back view of the 5 ball cross guard showing the cutout center   Ref. The American Eagle Pommel Sword, The Early Years 1794-1830 by E. Andrew Mowbray and others of equal repute.   OUR UNCONDITIONAL NO NONSENSE GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned within five days of receipt in its original packaging if without damage. Return items must be insured for their full value. Only a prior email authorization from us for the return is required. Shipping charges are included in this offer within the continental United States if an error is due to our fault. SHIPPING & INSURED PACKING by FedEx Ground to the 48 contiguous States , $55.00 International buyers welcome, but inquire first. We have satisfied customers in Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Chile, Republic of China, Czech Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, Estonia, England, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Martinique, Mexico, New Hebrides (Vanuatu), New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Nova Scotia, Panama, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Romania, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Scotland, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, St. Maarten, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Vanuatu (New Hebrides), USVI and the Eastern Caribbean. ACCEPTED FORMS OF PAYMENT are Bank wire transfer, cashier's check, or personal check in which case the item will be held until cleared. Our prices are quoted net to seller, but credit cards may be accepted through PayPal for verified members by special arrangement at an additional charge. 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