The Ames Sword Company, 1829-1935. Hamilton.

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The most prolific American sword makers over the longest period of time, the Ames factories turned out more models in larger quantities than all other American makers combined.before or since. Their swords carried by enlisted men and officers alike saw service from obscure frontier Indian skirmishes to every famous battle fought by American military and Naval forces from the 1830s to the turn of the 20th century. For the enlisted man, to whom weapons were issued, Ames supplied ruggedly made, yet well-constructed swords, under direct government contract. For officers, who usually purchased their swords privately outside government sources, Ames made available extensive selections, with numerous variations and custom features, of both the regulation "pattern" types and non-regulation -- highly elaborate swords specifically designed for presentation purposes. Such elegantly embellished specimens, usually given to important personages for specific heroic acts or to commemorate important events, are wonderfully illustrative of the changing art forms and styles of the various eras in which they were made; approaching the baroque and height of opulence as they reflect the Civil War period. Numerous Ames swords of those elaborate types superbly represent the heights reached by the sword-makers art. Such elegant swords were intended to be worn only on special occasions.if at all. Many surviving examples of Ames finest work are illustrated herein, reminding us today, in their often flowery, romantic Victorian terms, of the men and the deeds they represent; permanent testimonials to the historic acts they most often memorialized

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