art-of-swords:Presentation SwordDated: circa 1820Culture: AmericanMedium: blued steel blade, gilt br
art-of-swords:Presentation SwordDated: circa 1820Culture: AmericanMedium: blued steel blade, gilt brass, gilt bronzeMeasurements: overall length 39 1/2 inches (100.3cm blade length 33 inches (83.8cm)Believed to have originated from the collection of a South American diplomat, this presentation sword conveys its ownership by an individual of great importance. It features an engraved brass scabbard and a blued steel blade. It has an intricately worked gilt bronze forms the grip, cross guard and figural pommel crafted in the form of the Greek goddess of war, Athena.Source: Copyright © 2014 M.S. Rau Antiques -- source link