Further simplification of the brass bilobate style is evident in this example. Although the triple tail at the knuckle bow's base is still present, only two branches remain on each side - with the lower one retaining the curved form of earlier days. Note the large brass ropes encircling the grip, as well as the ball pommel and separate capstan (both ferrules are replacements). Its double-edged straight blade includes a center ridge.
This unique knuckle bow creates a right angle at each end, and a raised design at midpoint. Its quillon, too, has an unusual tripple disc terminal. Cord was spiraled around the wooden grip before covering it with leather to create channels for the double ropes of brass wire (two strands each) - twisted in opposite directions. The base ferrule is missing, but the cap pommel presents an interesting profile including a sloping capstan and crude horizontal reeding. Its straight double-edged blade has a median range, the Dutch East India Co. mark, and the date "1767".
George C. Neumann, Swords and Blades of the American Revolution, (Harrisburg: Stackpole Books, 1973), 117.
Date
c. 1767
Rights
George C. Neumann Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park
Identifier
VAFO 367
Original Format
Photograph
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Length: 41 1/2"
Blade: 34 3/4" X 1 5/8"
Hilt: Iron
Weight: 2.6 lbs.]]>2014-10-14T02:32:33-04:00
Title
Scottish Broadsword
Description
The structure of this basket incorporates pierced designs showing interesting variations of key slots and stars. The segment tips in this case end at a center slot in the pommel (which does not encircle it entirely), and are not joined by a ring. Its long double-edged straight blade includes two 1/8" wide center fullers (10 1/2" long) which are inscribed "XX FERARA XX" on each side.
Length: 41 1/2"
Blade: 34 3/4" X 1 5/8"
Hilt: Iron
Weight: 2.6 lbs.
Source
George C. Neumann, Swords and Blades of the American Revolution, (Harrisburg: Stackpole Books, 1973), 141. (240.S)
Rights
George C. Neumann Collection, Valley Forge National Historical Park