RARE HENRY SAUERBIER PRESENTATION SWORD TO BRIGADIER GENERAL ERASTUS B. TYLER.

RARE HENRY SAUERBIER PRESENTATION SWORD TO BRIGADIER GENERAL ERASTUS B. TYLER. This is a most unusual sword by the very artistic Newark, NJ maker. The pommel of this sword is decorated with the head of a soldier which is thought to be Ulysses S. Grant taken from an early portrait. This unique grip is made from two large carved slabs of mother-of-pearl with bands of brightly colored abalone and darker mother-of-pearl. This sword is in the pattern of a model 1860 General Staff Officer’s sword unique to this maker. General Tyler entered the war in 1861 raising the 7th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was elected the Regiment’s first Colonel. By mid-1862, Tyler was made Brigadier General and given the command of a brigade where he led his troops in several engagements against Stonewall Jackson in the Valley Campaign. Tyler now saw service as commander of brigade in the 5th Corps, was involved in the Maryland Campaign, Battle of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and the Battle of Monoccy. Tyler left service in August of 1865, and became the Post Master of Baltimore, MD. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: Sword is very good to fine overall. 31-1/2″ double-edged blade, is bright/gray with much of its original luster. 20″ etched panels being all discernible with scattered areas of staining and pitting. The 3-1/2″ mother-of-pearl slabs are elaborately carved with leaf decorations surrounding central medallions. There is a 2″ chip missing from obv slab as seen in photos which really does not affect aesthetics. The edges between slabs are decorated with bands of alternating abalone and different colored mother-of-pearl materials. Brass hilt and scabbard are smooth with scattered areas of staining, small dents, and scratches retaining 20% to 30% of their original gold wash. 4-46910 JS83 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2024	$0.00	RARE HENRY SAUERBIER PRESENTATION SWORD TO BRIGADIER GENERAL ERASTUS B. TYLER. This is a most unusual sword by the very artistic Newark, NJ maker. The pommel of this sword is decorated with the head of a soldier which is thought to be Ulysses S. Grant taken from an early portrait. This unique grip is made from two large carved slabs of mother-of-pearl with bands of brightly colored abalone and darker mother-of-pearl. This sword is in the pattern of a model 1860 General Staff Officer’s sword unique to this maker. General Tyler entered the war in 1861 raising the 7th Ohio Volunteer Infantry and was elected the Regiment’s first Colonel. By mid-1862, Tyler was made Brigadier General and given the command of a brigade where he led his troops in several engagements against Stonewall Jackson in the Valley Campaign. Tyler now saw service as commander of brigade in the 5th Corps, was involved in the Maryland Campaign, Battle of Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and the Battle of Monoccy. Tyler left service in August of 1865, and became the Post Master of Baltimore, MD. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: Sword is very good to fine overall. 31-1/2″ double-edged blade, is bright/gray with much of its original luster. 20″ etched panels being all discernible with scattered areas of staining and pitting. The 3-1/2″ mother-of-pearl slabs are elaborately carved with leaf decorations surrounding central medallions. There is a 2″ chip missing from obv slab as seen in photos which really does not affect aesthetics. The edges between slabs are decorated with bands of alternating abalone and different colored mother-of-pearl materials. Brass hilt and scabbard are smooth with scattered areas of staining, small dents, and scratches retaining 20% to 30% of their original gold wash. 4-46910 JS83 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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