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LOT 1225
Elaborate Gilt Presentation Grade
W.H. Horstmann & Sons U.S. Officer’s Sword with Scabbard - Manufactured c. mid 19th
century. This is a very attractive gilt presentation grade W.H. Horstmann & Sons U.S. officer’s sword with exceptional details
throughout. The 30 1/2 inch long Damascus blade has broad and narrow fullers, a flat spine with gilded etched floral
patterns, etched classical U.S. martial and patriotic designs highly plated in gold on both sides of the blade, “W.H. HORSTMANN/&
SONS/PHILADELPHIA” above the right
ricasso which has the king’s head
trademark, and red washer. The
gilt brass hilt has detailed floral and
classical martial patterns on both sides of the guard and is fitted with a German
silver grip with floral scroll engraving. The silver scabbard has gilt bronze mounts with detailed raised martial motifs including a Federal Eagle with shield and Lady Columbia.
CONDITION: Extremely fine overall, exhibiting a bright appearance on the exceptional blade with 85% plus of the original bright gold, some minor freckling, crisp etching,
most of the original gilt finish on the hilt, attractive bright appearance on the silver surfaces, sharp engraving on the grip, and most of the original gilt on the scabbard. This
elaborate presentation grade sword is worthy of the finest collection.
Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 1226
Presentation Grade Clauberg U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword with Scabbard - Manufactured c. 1850-1872. This is an attractive gilt presentation grade Clauberg U.S. Model 1850 staff & field officer’s sword with
exceptional details throughout. The 32 1/4 inch lightly curved blade has gilt U.S. patriotic and martial etching including a battle scene on one side, and the Clauberg Solingen maker’s mark is on the left ricasso, with etched “IRON:
PROOF” on the spine. The pommel has a floral pattern, and twisted wire is wrapped around the shagreen grip. The iron scabbard has a brown finish with gilt bronze mounts with detailed raised martial motifs.
CONDITION: Fine overall, exhibiting a mostly bright appearance on the blade with 80% of the original bright gold, some freckling and light pitting towards the tip, crisp etching, much of the original gilt finish on the hilt, and 75%
plus original brown finish on the scabbard with some patches of light pitting, and most of the original gilt on its mounts.
Provenance: The Collection of Ken Gibilisco.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000 237