ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS

AN AMERICAN 1842 US NAVY CUTLASS SWORD BY AMES

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $700 - $900

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

American model 1841 US Navy Cutlass by N.P. Ames Cabotville Massachusetts, Unit marked guard. Solid brass hilt with fish-scale grip and US Eagle to both sides of the pommel, guard bearing a stamped unit number "No. 72". Straight double-edged blade marked "U.S.N. 1842" and maker on reverse. No scabbard.

Dimensions: L: 26 1/2 in., (67.3 cm.)

Condition: Good.