Model 1840 Ames Cavalry Officer Quill back Solingen Blade - Preview

Very Rare Ames with gold washed, quill back, Damascus blade from Solingen

Manufactured: Springfield, MA / Solingen  Maker: N.P.Ames  Year: C1840s  Model: M1840 
Size: 33 5/8 inch blade length, 1.18 wide  Condition:  

Note the same Ames Mounts as on the other high grade quill back sword of Captain Thornton. This is obviously a product of N. P. Ames. Ames did not produce gold washed blades during this time period. This one was likely a special order requiring a high grade gold washed blade.

Figure 01.01.44.1: hilt completely of the Ames pattern. The top mount is seen on other Ames high grade swords.

Figure 01.01.44.2: High grade gold washed blade

Figure 01.01.44.3: Blade etching patterns of bright on gold background with a long battle scene

Figure 01.01.44.4: Additional gold and bright etching

Figure 01.01.44.5: Very simple middle ring band

Figure 01.01.44.6: Unusual blade style with a flair toward the tip

Figure 01.01.44.7: Unusual blade style with a flair toward the tip

Figure 01.01.44.8: Ricasso area