63: AN AMES MODEL 1852 US NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD WITH KNOT

The fine quality sword with elaborately etched double fuller blade named to a Ralph E. Gaston, ornate gilt brass hilt, wire wrapped sharkskin-type grip, gold wire sword knot, black leather scabbard with bright gilt furniture.
Measures 38 inches with the scabbard.
Very good original condition, there are no issues of damage or repair, light wear at some edges and fraying of the gold wire knot.
$600 - $900