HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION QUALITY CIVIL WAR STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SILVER GRIP AND RAISED RELIEF PATRIOTIC MOUNTINGS.

This sword was made by Emerson & Silver of Trenton, NJ, bearing their “Keystone” mark 31-3/4″ white etched blade retains much of its luster with intricate etched decoration, unusual spiral cut silver grip has alternating decorated and smooth rings. Hilt has American eagle on shield below stars with panoply of flags. Throat and top mount are embellished with “US” in wreath over American eagle over patriotic shield. PROVENANCE: Ex-Richard Johnson Collection; Pictured on pg 319 of “Civil War Army Swords” by John H. Thillmann. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Brass mounts, hilt and pommel retain 70-80% orig gold with balance brass/copper patina. German silver scabbard body is equally fine with old polish. Blade also very fine. 50626-1 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2231

Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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
	2231	$3,450.00	HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION QUALITY CIVIL WAR STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SILVER GRIP AND RAISED RELIEF PATRIOTIC MOUNTINGS. This sword was made by Emerson & Silver of Trenton, NJ, bearing their “Keystone” mark 31-3/4″ white etched blade retains much of its luster with intricate etched decoration, unusual spiral cut silver grip has alternating decorated and smooth rings. Hilt has American eagle on shield below stars with panoply of flags. Throat and top mount are embellished with “US” in wreath over American eagle over patriotic shield. PROVENANCE: Ex-Richard Johnson Collection; Pictured on pg 319 of “Civil War Army Swords” by John H. Thillmann. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Brass mounts, hilt and pommel retain 70-80% orig gold with balance brass/copper patina. German silver scabbard body is equally fine with old polish. Blade also very fine. 50626-1 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 2231 Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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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HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION QUALITY CIVIL WAR STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SILVER GRIP AND RAISED RELIEF PATRIOTIC MOUNTINGS.