Description: A FINE AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR PERIOD ENGLISH SILVER HILT OFFICER'S SMALL SWORD, BY "BENNETT" w/ its (PARTIAL) ORIGINAL SILVER-MOUNTED SCABBARD, ca. 1770: In overall fine untouched condition with smooth lightly toned surfaces to the diamond-form, floral scroll-engraved, hollow ground, 28", blade with a slightly flared ricasso. Retains choice, "bright" steel surfaces with a fine point, 85%+ polish and light scattered age-stains and signs of use. Classic, Georgian Period, cast and embossed, Silver hilt of typical English Smallsword form. An embossed & fluted urn-shaped pommel with turned capstan and a finely embossed knuckle-bow with raised beaded decorations and several London Silver Hallmarks and an "I.B." (John Bennett) Maker's mark. A finely pierced, disk-type cross-guard with openwork decorations and a pierced and beaded throat, en suite with the pommel. Retains its original highly-polished burlwood grip with 95%+ finish and sharp contours. In overall fine untouched condition. The blade with smooth surfaces, 90%+ polish, isolated patches of discoloration and a sharp tip. Fine hilt with smooth silver surfaces, some light tarnish and its original blade-tang "peen". A fine quality example of an American Revolutionary War Period English Silver Hilt Officer's Small Sword, ca. 1778. Complete with its (partial) original black leather, silver mounted scabbard with a "Bennett/Sword Cutler to the Prince of Wales/67/Threadneedle Street" engraved chape and its silver suspension-ring. John Bennett, II was a noted London Sword Cutler & Gunmaker who also, was maker to the Price of Wales; and worked at 67 Threadneedle Street, across from the Royal Exchange 1765-1778. Please see: https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/term/BIOG247400) & H. L. Blackmore's: "Gunmakers of London 1350-1850", pg. 51-52. Missing most (3/4) of its body with the remainder having scattered crazing and abrasions. A classic example of a High Quality Maker Signed, English, Georgian Period Silver-hilt Smallsword, by John Bennett II, ca. 1770. For similar examples please see, G. Neumann: "Battle Weapons...", pg. 339. Overall length, 35". www.ambroseantiques.com
Price: 3875 USD
Location: Monroe, Connecticut
End Time: 2024-10-23T18:07:59.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: Revolutionary War (1775-83)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
