CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICERS SWORD.

CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICERS SWORD. Made by Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, VA for Mitchell & Tyler of Richmond, VA. 29-1/2” blade is etched with patriotic motifs including “CS” and rarely encountered mottoes “Hope” in a shield and a ribbon with “Victory or Death”. CONDITION: Blade etch is only 50% plus remaining but both mottos are easily read as is “CS” and part of maker, “Boyle & Gamble” is partially readable at ricasso. Grip is perfect, complete leather and wire. Hilt is perfect with sharp detail in basket including a star over “CS”. The small twisted wire and longer ricasso are typical of Mitchell & Tyler products. Scabbard is complete with correct grips mounts of Boyle & Gamble manufacture. Drag appears to be old replacement. 8-75979 JS4 (12,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1104	$17,250.00	CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICERS SWORD. Made by Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, VA for Mitchell & Tyler of Richmond, VA. 29-1/2” blade is etched with patriotic motifs including “CS” and rarely encountered mottoes “Hope” in a shield and a ribbon with “Victory or Death”. CONDITION: Blade etch is only 50% plus remaining but both mottos are easily read as is “CS” and part of maker, “Boyle & Gamble” is partially readable at ricasso. Grip is perfect, complete leather and wire. Hilt is perfect with sharp detail in basket including a star over “CS”. The small twisted wire and longer ricasso are typical of Mitchell & Tyler products. Scabbard is complete with correct grips mounts of Boyle & Gamble manufacture. Drag appears to be old replacement. 8-75979 JS4 (12,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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