North America, Mexico, Early Mexican Period, ca. 1800 to 1880 CE. A lengthy steel saber with a large guard and a steel scabbard. The blade is slightly curved with a single-edged design bearing a thick spine and a deep fuller. The handle features a sweeping, openwork, hand-forged knuckle guard, and the hilt is covered with a wooden grip. The scabbard has a suspension ring for attaching and a flange protruding from the bottom; the blade slides easily into the scabbard. The blade does not bare any makers' marks. Similar swords were made specifically for cavalry use during combat. Size in sheath: 42" L x 1.5" W (106.7 cm x 3.8 cm); blade: 33.5" L x 1" W (85.1 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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#161269
Condition
Chips and nicks to blade. Small indentation to scabbard and second ring is missing. Heavy russet patina on all metal surfaces. Washer below grip is loose. Chips and minor losses to wood grip and hairline fissures. Sword slides in and out of scabbard.