Name/Title
SwordEntry/Object ID
MP.94.727 a-bDescription
A) Blade is straight, tapers evenly to a point. Blade is etched on the obverse side with floral decorations, a military trophy and the U. S. coat of arms; the reverse side is decorated with similar floral designs and trophies and the letters "U.S." The grip is covered with black fish skin and wound with gilded wire. At both ends of the grip are ferrules with leaf decorations. All metal parts of the hilt are gilded brass. The pommel is a section of an inverted cone decorated with an eagle on the obverse side and a shield on the reverse. A separate cap covers the pommel; it is decorated with leaves and berries. The knuckle-bow is a flattened strip of brass ornamented with a scroll and pierced for a sword knot at the point where it joins the pommel. At the center of the knuckle-bow are further floral decorations. As the bow turns up toward the blade, a branch bears off on the obverse side and joins a kidney-shaped counterguard which is decorated with an eagle and a trophy of flags; There is a hinged guard on the reverse side which is operated with a button and spring. This guard is decorated with a floral wreath, a military trophy and a U. S. shield. The quillon terminates in a simple button finial.
B) The scabbard is of nickeled steel with gilded brass mounts consisting of an upper band with two rings, a middle band with one ring and a tip with a drag.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Ridabock & CompanyDate made
1860Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
On the reverse, ricasso is etched "Ridabock & Co. New York".Other Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
MP.94.727 A-B
MP.94.727a-b
Dimensions
Dimension Description
With ScabbardHeight
3 inWidth
3-1/4 inLength
38-1/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 3 x 3 1/4 x 38 1/4 in. (7.6 x 8.3 x 97.2 cm)Material
Skin, Wood, Steel, brass, WireCondition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Some of the gilded brass parts are a bit worn. Blade has a few chips.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Brigadier General John Ross DelafieldNotes
Former ownerPerson or Organization
Ridabock & CompanyNotes
RetailerGeneral Notes
Note Type
General NoteNote
w/ScabbardNote Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Montgomery Place, Centennial Bedroom