Description
Featuring cast brass hilt with Widmann Type VI eagle head pommel, downcurved shell guard with spread-wing eagle in relief, rear quillon with flat shell terminal, and elaborate knuckle bow. Reeded bone grip (small defect on top obverse) with decorative brass base ferrule. Straight 27 3/4” (70.5 cm) single-edged blade, likely a German import, with broad 2/3 length fuller, etched with scrolling foliage and stands of arms (worn). Original brass scabbard with frog stud and two carry rings, beautifully decorated with classical design; elaborate brass chain hanger. Though unsigned, this is certainly the work of Frederick William Widmann (178?-1848), a German immigrant who came to Philadelphia in 1816. Already trained as a sword cutler, with connections to the Solingen blade market, he set up shop in Philadelphia, where he worked until his death in 1848. Very good condition, the brass with pleasing patina. Overall length 32 5/8”, not including scabbard. Similar examples illustrated and described in E. Andrew Mowbray=s AThe American Eagle-Pommel Sword, the Early Years- 1794-1830″, pages 190-191.
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