Sword, Presentation
- Object Name:
- Sword, Presentation
- Object ID:
- 2001.016.01 a-b
- Creator:
- Ames Manufacturing Company
- Place of Origin:
- Chicopee, MA
- Date:
- circa 1885
- Description:
- Presentation rapier and scabbard, used by Col. Alfred A. Collins (1848-1916) of Danville, NH, as a member of Gov. Moody Currier's staff. Rapier (a) has brass hilt decorated with floral and geometric motifs, a lion's head, a grouping of pennants, guns and a shield on front, and an American Eagle on back. Handle is wrapped in textured leather and twisted wire. Dull steel blade has polished design with the letters "U.S." and "AMES/ MFG.Co./ CHICOPEE/MASS." near hilt, all on front. An eagle is depicted on back. Scabbard (b) has a steel length with brass accents. Brass band at opening. 2.75" from opening is a brass band with two rings attached on either side. 7" further down is a brass band with one attached ring. Brass accent at closed end with draped flags on one side and a single star on the other.
- Material:
- Metal
Brass
Leather - Dimensions:
- H-3 W-4.75 L-35.25 inches
- Provenance:
- Donor's husband was the grandson of Alfred Asbury Collins.
Moody Currier was NH governor, 1885-87. - Credit Line:
- Gift of Marion W. McPherson
- People:
- Collins, Alfred A. (1848-1916)
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