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1860 E. Gaylord Co. Staff & Field Officers Sword

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
1860 E. Gaylord Co. Staff & Field Officers Sword
Featured in this lot is a rare non-commissioned Officer's version of the 1860 Staff & Field Officers sword made by E. Gaylord Manufacturing Co. in Chicopee, Massachusetts, circa late 1800s to early 1900s. E. Gaylord Manufacturing Co. produced swords for only a short period of time until their sword making operation was bought out by Ames. The sword displays a double edged blade with a brass counter guard. The handle is ray skin grip with a strand of brass wrapped around it. The blade is marked "Gaylord MFG Co. Chicopee" on one side of the blade and on the other side it reads, "Mass." The scabbard is a black metal with brass rigging dees. The sword comes with a large leather carry case made by the Henderson-Ames Company in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It features embossed decorations throughout and a leather and metal handle for easy carrying. The carry case is marked on the front reading, "The Henderson-Ames Co. Kalamazoo, Mich." The blade, scabbard and carry case show good condition with wear from their vintage age. The sword shows a nice patina on its brass components. The sword in the scabbard measures 36" L. The blade measures 29 1/2" L. The sword in the carry case measures 39" L x 6" W.*