Saber
- Object Name:
- Saber
- Object ID:
- 2007.038
- Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- 1820-1840
- Description:
- Cavalry saber and scabbard said to have been carried by Alvah Gilman (1817-1863) of Canaan, NH, in Civil War. Attributed to Adam W. Spies, New York, NY.
A. Saber. Cast brass hilt with eagle head pommel. Decorated knuckle bow guard. Carved bone grip. Curved blue steel blade, gilded and etched with eagle, shield, scrollwork, foliage, weapons, and Liberty symbols. "Warranted" etched near base of blade.
B. Scabbard. Black leather with two engraved brass bands (loose) and two brass rings. - Material:
- Metal
Steel
Brass
Leather - Dimensions:
- W-5 L-36 D-0.85 inches
- Provenance:
- Donated by widow of Charles Gilman, great-grandson of Alvah Gilman.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Judith Gilman in memory of Charles Gilman
- Subjects:
- Civil War, Eagle, Shields, Liberty cap
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