^Lot 3192 PRESENTATION GRADE M1850 STYLE STAFF & FIELD

OFFICER'S SWORD BY CLAUBERG. Overall length: 43 3/4". Blade length: 32 1/2". Blade has a single wide fuller with a secondary fuller near the spine. Blade is etched on two 6 1/2" panels on each side with "US" and a spread-wing eagle. The ricasso is etched "SCHUYLER HARTLEY & GRAHAM" on one side and is stamped "W. CLAUBERG (knight) SOLINGEN" on the other. Gilded brass hilt with semi-basket guard pierced with foliate decoration and a large central "US". Foliate embellished knuckle bow and scroll decorated pommel showing a leaf & rope embellished cap. The solid silver grip is vertically ribbed. Plated scabbard with fanciful gilded brass mounts. Mounts include a variety of military motifs with intricate scrollwork & foliate motifs. The drag, though original, is a replacement and does not match the other mounts. CONDITION: blade has a light gray cleaned mottled finish. The hilt is a bit loose, and a portion of the "U" in the guard has been broken away. The hilt retains traces of original gilding mixed with a mellow patina. The grip has several minor dents. The scabbard retains some finish to the body and traces of gold highlights on the original mounts. As stated, the drag is a replacement and held on with duct tape. (02-19333/BF). $1,000-1,500.