North America, northeastern United States, Massachusetts, Boston, ca. 1899 CE. An American ceremonial sword made by G.W. Simmons Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, comprised of an iron blade with a brass scabbard and a brass and wood hilt. The blade boasts liberal remains of etched decoration with the inscription "U.S." as well as the name and location of the maker. Alternatively, the hilt presents a wooden grip, enveloped in a lustrous black pigment and incised with a spiraling striation down the body, as well as an upward-sweeping handguard, a slender knuckle guard with a relief eagle and 6 arrows, and a flared pommel. Additionally, the thin iron scabbard is embellished with brass bands of vegetal motif. Size (w scabbard): 36.1" L x 4.2" W (91.7 cm x 10.7 cm); (w/o scabbard): 35.5" L (90.2 cm); (blade): 30" L (76.2 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection

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#174003

Some softening of detail and abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich patina.