The Edge of History : Swords
Date:
c. 1780
Description:
Silver mounted Revolutionary War officer's hunting sword; silver eagle head pommel on green tinted spiral fluted ivory grip; divided silver guard with scalloped edge covered in decorative engraving; pommel and guard are joined by a double silver chain; blade is slightly curved; blade has two fullers or blood grooves running down to 1" from tip; maker's mark "DEMSEY" engraved on blade near hilt. Demsey was a Philadelphia sword maker.

L 34" x W 4 1/2" x H 1 2/2" (Blade L 28 1/2" x W 1")
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