1848 Ames Artillery Officer for New York -Initials - J.G.W. - Preview

A custom made sword for J.G.W. of New York State. Special blade etch and silver plated scabbard.

Manufactured: Sprigfield, Mass.  Maker: N.P. Ames / Cutler  Year: 1848  Model: M1840 type 1 with scabbard spring 
Size: 32 inch blade  Condition:  

N.Y., the date 1848 and initials J.G.W. are etched into the blade along with N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield. it is decorated with foliate, arms, a large NY, stand of arms, American Eagle and the Indian Tecumseh. The guard has heavy gilt, leather covered grip with gilt wire. This is a type 1 with the guard recess around the blade to accept the scabbard. There is a back edge spring inside the scabbard.The scabbard is silver plated

Figure 01.01.55.1: Guard profile

Figure 01.01.55.2: Dated 1848 blade

Figure 01.01.55.3: J.G.W. owner initials

Figure 01.01.55.4: Stand of arms, flags and Ames markings

Figure 01.01.55.5: Guard and pommel detail

Figure 01.01.55.6: Overview

Figure 01.01.55.7: Overview

Figure 01.01.55.8: Detail

Figure 01.01.55.9: Rare to find state markings ---NY