AMERICAN SILVER HILT SWORDS, SABERS - EDGED WEAPONS
We specialize in offering unique and rare antique
edged weapons and on this page introduce those that are considered the rarest from America's Period of Independence.
They are exceptional examples of the silversmiths craftsmanship and date from our Revolution.
Swords like this were
made by American silversmiths in many different locations. They date back to about 1770 and were mostly unmarked at that time.
The heads were made in two pieces, and may or may not have a crest of feathers at the top. They were generally patterned
after British or European swords, and incorporated the features that the owner desired.
Therefore, in this early period, there was a wide variance in the shapes and styles that were made. There
was a concentration of silversmiths in Philadelphia and in Baltimore, but their styles differed, and they were easily
recognized by the shape of the head with the Philadelphia style being narrow and rakish. Baltimore heads look more like a
chicken and are stubby.
Some of the more prominent makers were William Ball and John Lynch of Baltimore,
and Robert Swan, and Emmor T. Weaver of Philadelphia.
Very few of these weapons were made, most were unmarked,
and those that survive are considered the most desirable for inclusion in advanced collections. Silver Hilted
swords are the most important of these increasingly scare relics of from our Colonial Past.
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Important U.S. Navy Officer's Fighting Dirk
Blue Enamel Pommel with USN Cartouche
Silver Furniture Studded Ebony Grip
20 1/4" long overall. Blade length 13 15/16"
Original Silver & Leather Scabbard Weight 8 oz.
SOLD. Thank you!
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French/ German Silver Hilt Hanger
Hunting, Short Sword Ca 1740
Exceptional Hilt
As in "Swords & Blades of the
American Revolution"
by George C. Neumann
Sword 27" long overall Blade 1 1/4" Wide
SOLD. Thank you!
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A Special Silver
Eagle Head Spadroon
Ca 1791 - 1810
Pierced Guard Crested Spread American Eagle
The Solomon Jackson Eagle Head Spadroon
Illustrated and discussed in Mowbray's
"American
Eagle-Pommel Sword"
Niter Blue &
Gilded blade Original Scabbard
Length overall 37" Hilt 4 5/8" Blade 31 1/2"
Weight 1 lbs. 6oz
SOLD. Thank you!
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V. Rare Militia Sword, Ca 1830-1850
Documented in Peterson's,
"The American Sword-
1775-1945", Pg 78-79 Likely by
Ames
From famous Flayderman-Medicus Collection
Museum Deaccession
Etched blade, American eagles, shields and
military emblematics
Length overall 36" Hilt 4 5/8" Blade 33"
Weight 2 lbs 1 oz
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Important American Silver Hilt Hanger
Hunting, Short Sword Ca 1775
Exceptional original condition
As in "Swords & Blades of the
American Revolution"
by George C. Neumann
Sword 22 1/2" long overall 4 1/2" Hilt
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American Silver (White Brass) Hilt
Ketland Style Eagle Head Saber Ca 1805
Rare Piereced Guard
As in "The American Sword 1775 -1945"
by Harold L. Peterson
Sword 38 long overall 33 blade length.
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5 Ball Officers Eagle Head Spadroon & Scabbard Blue Niter & Gilt Blade Near Mint Sword 37 1/2" long overall 38"
in scabbard SOLD. Thank You! Click here, to inquire about this item
