Benjamin and Joseph Cooper were located at No. 19 Partition Street in New York City c. 1805 and by 1813 were listing their "Military Store" as at No. 4 Maiden Lane. They were both manufacturers and importers. They remained active after the War of 1812 until c. 1831, and Joseph Cooper remained active c. 1831-1858 and lived at 233 Broadway. The blade is 32 inches long measured straight from the crossguard to drop point tip and is decorate with niter blue panels with gilt classical martial and floral motifs as well as "USA" on the right. The hilt is silver and has "COOPER" stamped on the reverse of the crossguard, and the antique ivory grip has wire wrap. The leather scabbard has silver furniture. Provenance: The Peter Tillou Collection

Fine with mostly bright blade with strong original finish and minor staining, aged patina on the silver hilt and scabbard fittings, thin age cracks and small chips on the grip, loose wire, and flaking along the leather scabbard which retains strong seams. Overall, a very beautiful early 19th century officer's saber.