One last sword before retirement.

[bobinwmass]

I've always wanted an eagle quillion sword, and I've also wanted to replace the silver hilted Model 1850 Staff & Field sword I sold a few years ago. This sword covers both bases. Not marked with a maker or retailer name, it simply has the word "EISENHAUER" (meaning iron proof or iron cutting) etched at the ricasso. But I believe it was made by Clauberg in Soligen, Germany, or by someone using Clauberg parts. If you have John Thillmann's book "Civil War Army Swords" to follow along, it has the same Clauberg hand guard with the scalloped or faceted "US" and eagle quillion as the Clauberg sword shown on page 297. Notice both the eagle quillion in the book and on my sword seem to have been made separately and applied to the guard, as you can see on both a brass peg in the throat that I assume was to hold in place until brazed together. My sword also has the commonly found Clauberg spiral grip of alternating smooth and decorated rings as pictured on page 299. The scabbard is silver plated brass, like many of those shown in the book, and the scabbard drag on mine is the same style shown as on page 298, just different engraving. My sword does show evidence of use, as the silver on the grip is worn down to the brass on the high points. Thillmann reports that these grips tend to lose their plating as it is more thinly applied in comparison to the silver on the scabbard. The blade on mine is a bit dark and graying, but the etching remains pretty strong. I love the hilt. I have never seen so much stippling and hand engraving/chasing before. Check out all the dots, even on the borders of the "US", and the detail on the eagle feathers. Even the inside of the guard is covered in extra embellishment (and you can see the back of the eagle on mine is decorated the same as the back of the eagle on the fancy sword on page 300). And I almost forgot to mention the cherub face where the silver grip meets the pommel cap. I got the sword a few days ago, and I must admit I can't walk by it without picking it up to admire it. Hope you enjoy looking at it also. It will likely be the last sword I buy for quite a while as I will no longer have a full time salary coming in by end of month. I'll have be better behaved with a tighter retirement budget. Hopefully I'll be able to eke out a Christmas gift of one item per year for myself. But I do currently have a couple handguns on layaway at the moment, and will share them with you guys once I get them. Thanks for looking.

 

[bayonet]

If it ain't ones children and wife then it's retirement the killer of collecting

 

[Bonedaddy]

Beautiful sword, and scabbard also. I especially like the grip pattern. Thanks for showing.

 

[redbob]

Very nice, if you are going to go, go big.

 

[Sundance]

Another beauty Bob. Why do I feel you'll find money in a mattress or somewhere else if that next must have sword comes along? In any event congrats on the retirement and thanks for the post.

 

[bobinwmass]

Another beauty Bob. Why do I feel you'll find money in a mattress or somewhere else if that next must have sword comes along? In any event congrats on the retirement and thanks for the post.

Thanks, but the sword wall is full and the mattress is empty. This is the last type I was really looking for, and I am pretty satisfied. I've actually stopped looking at dealer websites. We'll see how retirement goes and if I get to give myself a Christmas present this year (if so, will likely be a firearm).

 

[UCVRelics]

It will likely be the last sword I buy for quite a while as I will no longer have a full time salary coming in by end of month.

Awesome piece. Thanks for sharing but I have some bad news. I can tell you from experience, having retired 3 years ago it will get worse. Now you have a LOT more time to find stuff and hit the "Add To Cart" button.

 

[Cavalier]

That pretty impressive! If you have to stop collecting this will certainly make a grand final edition to your collection.

John

 

[6yanks+2rebs=1me]

Absolutely stunning! I'm blown away by the detail and quality.

 

[bobinwmass]

Absolutely stunning! I'm blown away by the detail and quality.

Thank you. The cherub on the hilt really intrigues me. I've never seen that before. Seems rather ironic to display a cute little angel on an implement of war.

 

[scooter748driver]

Wow! That's a great looking sword - thank you for sharing it with us!

 

[6yanks+2rebs=1me]

Thank you. The cherub on the hilt really intrigues me. I've never seen that before. Seems rather ironic to display a cute little angel on an implement of war.

ah but cherubs in mythology they were full of mischief and all sorts of tomfoolery. Not necessarily evil but defiantly not good.

 

[Badgercwcollector]

nice

 

[Package4]

I've always wanted an eagle quillion sword, and I've also wanted to replace the silver hilted Model 1850 Staff & Field sword I sold a few years ago. This sword covers both bases. Not marked with a maker or retailer name, it simply has the word "EISENHAUER" (meaning iron proof or iron cutting) etched at the ricasso. But I believe it was made by Clauberg in Soligen, Germany, or by someone using Clauberg parts. If you have John Thillmann's book "Civil War Army Swords" to follow along, it has the same Clauberg hand guard with the scalloped or faceted "US" and eagle quillion as the Clauberg sword shown on page 297. Notice both the eagle quillion in the book and on my sword seem to have been made separately and applied to the guard, as you can see on both a brass peg in the throat that I assume was to hold in place until brazed together. My sword also has the commonly found Clauberg spiral grip of alternating smooth and decorated rings as pictured on page 299. The scabbard is silver plated brass, like many of those shown in the book, and the scabbard drag on mine is the same style shown as on page 298, just different engraving. My sword does show evidence of use, as the silver on the grip is worn down to the brass on the high points. Thillmann reports that these grips tend to lose their plating as it is more thinly applied in comparison to the silver on the scabbard. The blade on mine is a bit dark and graying, but the etching remains pretty strong. I love the hilt. I have never seen so much stippling and hand engraving/chasing before. Check out all the dots, even on the borders of the "US", and the detail on the eagle feathers. Even the inside of the guard is covered in extra embellishment (and you can see the back of the eagle on mine is decorated the same as the back of the eagle on the fancy sword on page 300). And I almost forgot to mention the cherub face where the silver grip meets the pommel cap. I got the sword a few days ago, and I must admit I can't walk by it without picking it up to admire it. Hope you enjoy looking at it also. It will likely be the last sword I buy for quite a while as I will no longer have a full time salary coming in by end of month. I'll have be better behaved with a tighter retirement budget. Hopefully I'll be able to eke out a Christmas gift of one item per year for myself. But I do currently have a couple handguns on layaway at the moment, and will share them with you guys once I get them. Thanks for looking.

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Very nice acquisition, congratulations! Retirement is on my mind as well, have you thought of possible trades, or are you set with your collection?

 

[bobinwmass]

Very nice acquisition, congratulations! Retirement is on my mind as well, have you thought of possible trades, or are you set with your collection?

Thank you. I'm rather pleased with the collection where it is right now, as many of the items are relatively new to new to me. I still hope to be able to add an item once in a while. And as you know, a lot of the fun in collecting is finding and adding a new item. If the new budget doesn't allow me to that very often in the future, trading could be an option to get new things.

 

[Mrs. V]

I am a big fan of swords. Probably all that martial arts training! Anyway, thanks for sharing your find. It is lovely.

 

[Papabyrd]

Congratulations on a beautiful sword. That would take center stage on anyone's collection

 

[Nathan Stuart]

Like the ornate pattern work. Thanks for closeup photos showing detailing.

 

[redbob]

Awesome piece. Thanks for sharing but I have some bad news. I can tell you from experience, having retired 3 years ago it will get worse. Now you have a LOT more time to find stuff and hit the "Add To Cart" button.

I know who you are talking about and I can't help it...there are a lot of dealers out there that are depending on me for their boat payments and their child support payments. It's a disease.

 

[MRB1863]

Retirement will do that to one's pocket! Now that time is copious, the flow of cash is not. All in all, retirement is the better part of the bargain...I think...