EXTREMELY RARE IVORY GRIPPED DUFILHO OFFICER’S SWORD WITH BLADE PRESENTATION TO LT. DAVID MCCOARD, CONFEDERATE GUARDS.

Among the rarest of all Confederate Foot Officer’s swords are the ivory gripped examples made by New Orleans cutler Agrider H. Dufilho. This example has full firm marking with etched blade with “CS” on one side and presentation on other reading “To David McCoard from his friends in Confederate Guards Co. D”. David McCoard is shown mustering into Louisiana Confederate Guards Infantry March 1, 1862 as 1st Lieutenant. Dan Hartzler in his 1988 text Confederate Presentation and Inscribed Swords and Revolvers shows another ivory handled Dufilho sword with identical style inscription that the author believes to have been etched by J.F. Zimmerman. Hartzler categorizes Zimmerman as among the finest Confederate master etchers who “incorporated rococo… flowery style of ornamentation characterized by excessive curved lines…excessively ornate and highlighted with line etching”. Ivory handled Confederate swords rarely come to market and this is a beautiful with good collection history. PROVENANCE: Ex-Al Lewis collection, Ex-Jim Harris collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: 29″ blade is overall gray with staining, pitting and old cleaning. 22″ etched panels are all discernible, makers mark is lightly struck so some letters are weak. Leather on scabbard is heavily chipped, scuffed and dyed black for good presentation. Wood body is intact and sound. Scabbard mounts exhibit fine chocolate/mustard colored patina with strong traces of gilt on top to mounts, hilt have similar matching patina and traces of gilt. Ivory grip exhibits fine patina with several long longitudinal cracks; original triple brass wire wrap is complete and tightly wound. 50412-51 (20,000-30,000) ESA – Lot 1236

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	1236	$20,125.00	EXTREMELY RARE IVORY GRIPPED DUFILHO OFFICER’S SWORD WITH BLADE PRESENTATION TO LT. DAVID MCCOARD, CONFEDERATE GUARDS. Among the rarest of all Confederate Foot Officer’s swords are the ivory gripped examples made by New Orleans cutler Agrider H. Dufilho. This example has full firm marking with etched blade with “CS” on one side and presentation on other reading “To David McCoard from his friends in Confederate Guards Co. D”. David McCoard is shown mustering into Louisiana Confederate Guards Infantry March 1, 1862 as 1st Lieutenant. Dan Hartzler in his 1988 text Confederate Presentation and Inscribed Swords and Revolvers shows another ivory handled Dufilho sword with identical style inscription that the author believes to have been etched by J.F. Zimmerman. Hartzler categorizes Zimmerman as among the finest Confederate master etchers who “incorporated rococo… flowery style of ornamentation characterized by excessive curved lines…excessively ornate and highlighted with line etching”. Ivory handled Confederate swords rarely come to market and this is a beautiful with good collection history. PROVENANCE: Ex-Al Lewis collection, Ex-Jim Harris collection. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: 29″ blade is overall gray with staining, pitting and old cleaning. 22″ etched panels are all discernible, makers mark is lightly struck so some letters are weak. Leather on scabbard is heavily chipped, scuffed and dyed black for good presentation. Wood body is intact and sound. Scabbard mounts exhibit fine chocolate/mustard colored patina with strong traces of gilt on top to mounts, hilt have similar matching patina and traces of gilt. Ivory grip exhibits fine patina with several long longitudinal cracks; original triple brass wire wrap is complete and tightly wound. 50412-51 (20,000-30,000) ESA – Lot 1236 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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EXTREMELY RARE IVORY GRIPPED DUFILHO OFFICER’S SWORD WITH BLADE PRESENTATION TO LT. DAVID MCCOARD, CONFEDERATE GUARDS.