Sword

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Sword

Entry/Object ID

MP.94.721 a-b

Description

A) Straight blade, single edged, no false edge. There is one broad fuller running from the Ricasso to within an inch of the point. The blade is evenly tapered at the end and is undecorated. The grip is wrapped in brass wire. The pommel is an urn shape. The knuckle-bow is rounded on both ends but flattened in the center and stamped with the letters "HT" on the reverse (left) side. The quillon extends across the hilt ending in a flare. B) The scabbard is black leather with brass mountings consisting of a tip with an asymetrical drag and a throat with a frog stud. The scabbard is an 1840's type.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Ames Manufacturing Company

Date made

1864

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Transcription

A) Near the Ricasso on the obverse side it is marked "U.S./ C.L.S./ 1864". On the reverse side, it is marked: "Made by/ Ames Mfg Co./ Chicopee/ Mass." on a scroll. Underside of quillon near the Ricasso is marked "H.D.H." B) White sticker with the number "1307" on the outside. Front of drag marked "A.D.K."

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

MP.94.721 A-B

MP.94.721a-b

Dimensions

Dimension Description

With scabbard

Height

1 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Length

35-3/4 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 x 4 1/2 x 35 3/4 in. (2.5 x 11.4 x 90.8 cm)

Material

Steel, Leather, brass, Wire

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Details of condition: Blade has a high luster and no nicks. Brass on the hilt is worn in places. Brass on scabbard is darkened.

General Notes

Note Type

General Note

Note

w/Scabbard

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom