A Scarce U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer's Saber Retailed by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham / SOLD

A Scarce U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer's Saber Retailed by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham – SWO 254 / SOLD

Slightly curved 31-inch blade etched on both sides with florals, standing eagles below E Pluribus Unum ribands, Phrygian caps and the motto Stand by the Union below crossed Stars & Stripes. Ricasso etched Schuyler,/ Hartley/& Graham/New York. Gilt brass hilt of standard pattern. Grip wrapped in brass wire and dark brown shagreen. Browned iron scabbard with brass mounts.

Condition: Blade with strong etching, some significant frosting remains.Hilt retains much gilt finish. Grip wrapping excellent. Scabbard retains much brown finish, the drag with scattered dents.

According to company records listed on page 303 of American Swords and Sword Makers by Richard H. Bezdek, Schulyer, Hartley & Graham were contracted for on 26 examples of this model.

Inventory Number: SWO 254 / SOLD