Ames M1840 Cavalry officer - Preview

N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield etched blade with Large U.S., Tecumseh, mounted officer etc.

Manufactured: Springfield, Mass.  Maker: N.P. Ames / Cutler  Year: 1840-1860  Model: 1840 cavalry Officer 
Size: 35.8 inch blade  Condition:  

N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield etched blade with a stand of crossed American flags, cannon, drums and a Liberty cap followed by foliate scrolls, a spread winged American Eagle with engraved E. Pluribus Unum. The reverse has another stand of arms with American flag, cannons and drums, a large U.S., a mounted officer and Tecumseh. The guard has decorated branches and quillon. The decoration is also at the top of the knuckle bow and around the base of the pommel. The grip is leather with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is browned iron with iron mounts ans no markings.

Figure 01.01.46.1: leather grip, pommel and knuckle bow decoration

Figure 01.01.46.2: Blade etching, Tecumseh and Mounted Cavalry officer below

Figure 01.01.46.3: N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield makers etched marking

Figure 01.01.46.4: Blade etching

Figure 01.01.46.5: American Eagle with hand engraved E. Pluribus Unum. An early feature

Figure 01.01.46.6: Overview

Figure 01.01.46.7: Overview

Figure 01.01.46.8: Stand of arms,

Figure 01.01.46.9: Larde U.S.

Figure 01.01.46.10:  Top view showing quillon decoration