Relics of the American West: 1850-1920
Lot 2130:
Description
This U.S. Model 1860 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword is a significant artifact of New York military history, custom-etched with the name “Col. Lee Chamberlin.” While attributed by the consignor as the Assistant Adjutant General of the New York State Guard, the blade itself stands as a testament to late 19th-century officer status, featuring the iconic “beehive” maker’s mark of Samuel Hoppe of Solingen, Germany. The brass hilt features a folding clamshell guard with an embossed eagle and panoply of arms, paired with a wire-wrapped wooden grip. It remains housed in its original nickel-plated steel scabbard with brass mounts. The condition is characteristic of an uncleaned antique: the blade shows surface oxidation and light pitting, while the brass hilt has a deep, aged patina. Notable condition points include visible stress fractures on the folding guard hinges and several distinct dents on the lower portion of the scabbard, along with expected nickel plating loss and surface wear. H 37.5″, W 4″, D 3″. Please see photos for condition.
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