LOT OF 2: US CIVIL WAR M1840 NCO SWORDS BY AMES.

LOT OF 2: US CIVIL WAR M1840 NCO SWORDS BY AMES. Lot consists of: (A) Civil War Model 1840 NCO sword marked with Ames scroll on obverse ricasso and "U.S. / J.H. / 1861" on reverse ricasso. Straight blade remains bright with scattered freckling. Leather throat pad present. Brass hilt exhibits light patina and muted gilding. Guard is inspector marked "G.G.S.". Complete with leather scabbard that features brass mounts that exhibit a copper patina with dark spots. Drag is inspector marked "A.D.K.". Scabbard body exhibits scattered surface blemishes. CONDITION: Good. (B) Civil War Model 1840 NCO sword marked with Ames scroll on obverse ricasso and "U.S. / J.F. / 1864" on reverse ricasso. Straight blade exhibits a gray patina with scattered blemishes. Brass hilt exhibits pleasing patina with dark spots. Knucklebow is inspector marked "G.W.C.". Complete with leather scabbard that features brass mounts that exhibit matching patina to the hilt. Drag is inspector marked "AHC.". Scabbard body exhibits scattered surface blemishes. CONDITION: Good. Item Dimensions: Longest: 40"Name Value Blade Length (BOTH) 32" Overall Length (BOTH) 39", Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Blade Length, (BOTH) 32", Overall Length, (BOTH) 39"

Estimate:£223.93

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