In 1876 Ball, Black & Company was succeeded by Black, Starr & Frost, with William Black being an owner in both companies. Measures 34 inches overall.īall, Black & Company operated in New York City 1851-1875.

, the American eagle clutching branches and arrow with delicate foliage below on curved blade. The reverse side with etched designs including acanthus leaves, C-scrolls, the Capital letters U.S.N. stand among the delicate foliage etching pattern. An American eagle with shield and a federal shield above a pair of crossed oars and flagpole flying a pennant with the letter U.S. Pommel cap hand-engraved with the American Shield and surrounded with 13 stars. The gilt brass hilt with USN in pierced oak leaves surround and dolphin guard. Twisted brass wire wrapped ray-skin bound grip.

Etched panel at ricasso bears the company name of Ball Black & Co., NY, stamped Collins & Co. The slightly curved double fullered blade etched with two extensive panels of scrolls surrounding US Naval motifs. and marketed by Ball Black & Co., New Yorkĭated 1862. Model 1850 Naval Officer's Sword made by Collins and Co., Hartford Conn.

Civil war navy officer sword