FOUR FINE NAVAL EDGED WEAPONS OF THE CIVIL WAR ERA.

This display represents four of the finest condition and complete naval edged weapons an American-Mexican War or Civil War sailor or officer would have carried. There are two fine, regulation naval cutlasses, both made by Ames, one being standard Civil War Model 1860 in fine, complete condition with its orig leather grip, scabbard and frog. The second being the rare, early heavy model 1841. There is a fine Ames model 1852 naval officers sword, with a bright, lustrous blade in its fine, orig scabbard. Also accompanying is a fine mid-19th century lion pommeled naval dirk with blue and gold etched blade in orig scabbard. This is a fine grouping of four of the nicest naval weapons one could find that display beautifully together. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Model 1860 Cutlass: 26″ blade is grey/bright overall. Full firm mark on blade “Made by Ames Mfg. Co/Chicopee, Mass” date of 1862 and naval inspection marks. Brass hilt is sound and solid with old cleaning and rack numbers. Leather grip wrap is worn through the high areas, though otherwise complete with original twisted wire. Scabbard is sound and solid, though bent at last half inch at final rivet with tear and blade protrudes slightly. Frog is sound and complete. 1841 Cutlass: 21″ two-sided blade is mostly bright with areas of staining, orig tool marks and polish still present, well marked “NP Ames, Springfield” with date 1843 and naval inspectors marks. Scabbard is of Civil War replacement style with two brass mounts, leather is solid though sewing of central seam is broken at most of its length. Model 1852 Naval Officer Sword: 29″ blade is mostly bright and lustrous with small areas of staining, blade and scabbard both signed “Ames, Chicopee, Mass”. Blade exhibits typical patriotic etched panels, each measuring about 18″. Grip is sound and complete with white dyed sharkskin and gilted, twisted wire. Scabbard mounts have been cleaned, though scabbard body is sound and solid with re-dyed areas. Hilt retains much of its original gilt. Dirk exhibits 11-3/4″ curved flat blade with blue and gold etched panels which are mostly retained with areas of staining and pitting. Carved concentric ring, certifiable antique ivory grip is unaltered and orig to this dirk which was made circa 1840. Dirk scabbard fits knife fairly well but mounts exhibit different patina from gilding on cross guard and pommel. 4-56639, 4-56650, 4-56673, 4-56675 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1168

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1168	$11,500.00	FOUR FINE NAVAL EDGED WEAPONS OF THE CIVIL WAR ERA. This display represents four of the finest condition and complete naval edged weapons an American-Mexican War or Civil War sailor or officer would have carried. There are two fine, regulation naval cutlasses, both made by Ames, one being standard Civil War Model 1860 in fine, complete condition with its orig leather grip, scabbard and frog. The second being the rare, early heavy model 1841. There is a fine Ames model 1852 naval officers sword, with a bright, lustrous blade in its fine, orig scabbard. Also accompanying is a fine mid-19th century lion pommeled naval dirk with blue and gold etched blade in orig scabbard. This is a fine grouping of four of the nicest naval weapons one could find that display beautifully together. Special Note: This item contains or is made of ivory. Do not bid on this lot unless you have read and agreed to our “Ivory Position Statement” and the “Waiver of Legal and Financial Risk to James D. Julia in regards to your Purchase of an Ivory Object”. This information is located in our catalog on pages 30 and 31. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Model 1860 Cutlass: 26″ blade is grey/bright overall. Full firm mark on blade “Made by Ames Mfg. Co/Chicopee, Mass” date of 1862 and naval inspection marks. Brass hilt is sound and solid with old cleaning and rack numbers. Leather grip wrap is worn through the high areas, though otherwise complete with original twisted wire. Scabbard is sound and solid, though bent at last half inch at final rivet with tear and blade protrudes slightly. Frog is sound and complete. 1841 Cutlass: 21″ two-sided blade is mostly bright with areas of staining, orig tool marks and polish still present, well marked “NP Ames, Springfield” with date 1843 and naval inspectors marks. Scabbard is of Civil War replacement style with two brass mounts, leather is solid though sewing of central seam is broken at most of its length. Model 1852 Naval Officer Sword: 29″ blade is mostly bright and lustrous with small areas of staining, blade and scabbard both signed “Ames, Chicopee, Mass”. Blade exhibits typical patriotic etched panels, each measuring about 18″. Grip is sound and complete with white dyed sharkskin and gilted, twisted wire. Scabbard mounts have been cleaned, though scabbard body is sound and solid with re-dyed areas. Hilt retains much of its original gilt. Dirk exhibits 11-3/4″ curved flat blade with blue and gold etched panels which are mostly retained with areas of staining and pitting. Carved concentric ring, certifiable antique ivory grip is unaltered and orig to this dirk which was made circa 1840. Dirk scabbard fits knife fairly well but mounts exhibit different patina from gilding on cross guard and pommel. 4-56639, 4-56650, 4-56673, 4-56675 JS (6,000-8,000) – Lot 1168 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FOUR FINE NAVAL EDGED WEAPONS OF THE CIVIL WAR ERA.