art-of-swords:

Hunting Sword & Scabbard

• Handle by John Bailey  (American, active New York, 1736–1815)
• Maker: Blade by Andrea Ferara (born 1530)
• Dated: 1775–90
• Geography: Mid-Atlantic, New York, New York, United States
• Culture: American
• Medium: Silver
• Measurements: L. 32 in. (81.3 cm)
• Classification: Silver 

The sword is marked on one side of the blade with the following: “AN” [profile head] “DR” [profile head] “EA” [profile head]. On the back stand the following markings: “FA” [profile head] “RA” [profile head] “RA” [profile head].

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