Circa 1800s Sword with sheath
Cpt Rosenbrook, Civil War era. 28-inches long, 1-inch blade. Black leather sheath with brass fitting and belt ring.
Unknown origin. Allegedly owned by CPT Rosenbrook, Union Civil War soldier. Passed down from William Lehman Jr. from mother's (grandmother) family name Rosenbrook.
Inherited
Maybe
Dear Keith,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. So that I may best assist you, can you please have a look if there is a stamp on the blade. Usually, they are close to the haft.
With kind regards,
Georg
Dear Keith,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
The presented object appears to be a sword or fascine knife made out of brass and steel or iron. The handle shows an neo-classical decoration with two crossed classicistic swords as crossguard. The blade itself shows no producer mark or similar stamp to localize or date this piece. It was probably made in the middle or second half of the 19th century. The blade itself has a Yatagan design which was fashion which was implemented by the French M1840 bayonet with this ottoman inspired curved blade. This also is a "terminus post quem" for this sword. Perhaps a European bayonet blade was combined with this handle in addition but usually the European imported blades were mostly stamped by their producers.
This piece is in good condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 100 to 200 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
Georg
I checked the blade - there isn't any blacksmith stamp. Sorry I forgot to mention. Not even sure it was made in USA. Thought it was odd there was no stamping on it. Sheath has no markings on brass parts either nor the butt end of the hilt. Blade is single edge with "blood groove".