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Title US light cavalry sabre, model 1860 by Emerson & Silver
Nationality American
Period c 1860-65
Price £0.00
Sold

This classic Union cavalry sabre, with nearly 100% of its original polish to the blade, is marked 'EMERSON & SILVER//TRENTON//N.J.' at the forte, Emerson & SIlver being one of the rarer Union makers with only some 27,000 being made in the course of the war (the Ames swords have recently been reproduced in India).

The other side of the forte is stamped 'US//D.F.M.//' and part of a date, possibly for 1864.

The blade has most of its original factory polish, the original leather washer and a fine black leather grip with its original brass wiring. The brasswork is lightly patinated with some dark brown spotting and there is an inspector's stamp on the pommel, 'D.F.M.' matching the stamp at the forte. The scabbard has a plum brown finish, with a little heavier corrosion on the iron drag. There is a nice brazing seam running the length of the forward edge.

If you want to comment on this item—re quality, age, etc—please email me.


[Edged Weapons : Swords : American : 19th Century]

testimonials

[From a vendor, rather than a buyer]

I'm delighted that you are happy with the badge and I hope you can sell it to someone who will value owning it.

I tried to sell it on eBay but they won't accept Nazi items. I then contacted several dealers via a Google search who mostly offered me £40-£50 after some haggling. Most of the other dealers tried to conceal its true value in their replies and also lacked manners which doesn't inspire confidence.

Ultimately it's about trust. I should think that most prospective sellers have done their own research and therefore know roughly what their item is worth. You were the only dealer who had the integrity to concede that my valuation was approximately correct and I respect your comment that you can't offer this as you need to make a profit. Your honest approach is greatly appreciated and I felt comfortable taking the risk in sending it to you.

Thank you for a smooth transaction

C D, UK, 01.07.2015

Received it safely this morning and extremely happy with it!

S S, UK, 06.01.2010

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