CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN BRASS HILTED CAVALRY SABER BY MOLE.

This distinct, brass hilt enlisted cavalry saber is a larger copy of the British pattern 1853 that was mounted in iron. Only known specimens in brass were made under contract for the Confederacy by “Mole” of Birmingham, England. This particular example is as fine as these swords are found with a lustrous blade just over 35″ long, complete checkered leather grips and good mustard colored patina to hilt. Sword is complete with its correct metal scabbard and it would be difficult to find a better example. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright showing orig polish marks with few minor blemishes. Scabbard sound and solid with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Compressed leather slab grips are sound and well fit with chipping and scuffing on higher areas, especially on one side. Brass hilt is very good with old cleaning and good mustard colored patina. 4-56674 JS (400-600) – Lot 1171

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
	1171	$4,600.00	CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN BRASS HILTED CAVALRY SABER BY MOLE. This distinct, brass hilt enlisted cavalry saber is a larger copy of the British pattern 1853 that was mounted in iron. Only known specimens in brass were made under contract for the Confederacy by “Mole” of Birmingham, England. This particular example is as fine as these swords are found with a lustrous blade just over 35″ long, complete checkered leather grips and good mustard colored patina to hilt. Sword is complete with its correct metal scabbard and it would be difficult to find a better example. PROVENANCE: The Elliott Burka Estate Collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright showing orig polish marks with few minor blemishes. Scabbard sound and solid with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Compressed leather slab grips are sound and well fit with chipping and scuffing on higher areas, especially on one side. Brass hilt is very good with old cleaning and good mustard colored patina. 4-56674 JS (400-600) – Lot 1171 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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CONFEDERATE BLOCKADE RUN BRASS HILTED CAVALRY SABER BY MOLE.