High Grade M1832/34 Officer - Preview

Mounts engraved with U.S. / American Eagle - 20 Stars

Manufactured: Springfield, Mass.  Maker: N.P. Ames  Year: 1832-1840  Model: M1832 / 34 
Size: 28.9 inch blade, 1.205 wide  Condition:  

Highest Grade scabbard with beautiful hand engraving of Floral and a U.S. on the top mount and an American Eagle with a ribbon of Stars on the middle mount followed by floral engraving on the drag. Very early wide blade 1.205 inches at the ricasso.Blade etch of floral, Cannon, American crossed flags with a Liberty pole & cap, Wreath surrounding a U. S., A seated American Eagle with 20 Stars overhead. Hilt is the regulation boat shaped guard with sheet silver grips and beaded design. Quillons have 5 pointed stars on the ends.
     Ames encountered manufacturing problems with the complicated nature of this pattern. They finally had to look to European makers to resolve their issues. This could account for the lack of the Ames name on this sword. There are so few of these swords with engraved mounts it is thought they might have been special gifts from Ames to gain support due to their problems with the contract.

Figure 01.01.31.1: M1832 / 34 Staff & Field officer sword by Ames with the original Artillery belt.

Figure 01.01.31.2: High grade engraving on the mounts

Figure 01.01.31.3: Eagle on middle mount

Figure 01.01.31.4: Drag Engraving

Figure 01.01.31.5: Shown to display engraving on the top mount without the sword frog.

Figure 01.01.31.6: Blade etching of Eagle and US

Figure 01.01.31.7: Ricasso
Crossed cannon and American Flags
Eagle and US

Figure 01.01.31.8: Overview

Figure 01.01.31.9: Blade etch

Figure 01.01.31.10:  Blade etch