FINE E.J. JOHNSTON CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

FINE E.J. JOHNSTON CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is possibly the finest standard model E.J. Johnston foot officer’s sword known. Blade is bright and frosty with full maker’s mark and a large “CS” etched on blade. Scabbard is perfect, as is the hilt and grip. At one time had a tag that said “Captain Munson”. This tag is now missing and there was no further attribution. Regardless, if you wanted the finest E.J. Johnston in orig scabbard, this is it. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman; private Southern collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. 29-3/4″ blade is white/bright with much orig luster and scattered staining and pitting. Two 7-1/2″ etched panels contain floral and geometric decoration with a large “C.S” and maker’s mark “E.J. JOHNSTON & CO., MACON, GA.” Grip is unique to E.J. Johnston, being highly polished and blackened wood. Grip is wrapped with its orig twisted copper wire which is slightly loose. Distinctive brass hilt and pommel are foliate decorated, with rich patina. Orig leather scabbard is sewn on the back with two incised parallel lines running length of scabbard. Leather body is sound and solid with one weak area at drag. There is scuffing and flaking of the orig black dyed surface, as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is mounted with high copper scabbard mounts and thin brass ring mounts and brass blade to drag; mounts are loose due to shrinkage of leather. Scabbard mounts exhibit rich patinas with brass portion matching colors of the hilt. 8-76341 JS23 (40,000-50,000)

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
	2032A	$0.00	FINE E.J. JOHNSTON CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is possibly the finest standard model E.J. Johnston foot officer’s sword known. Blade is bright and frosty with full maker’s mark and a large “CS” etched on blade. Scabbard is perfect, as is the hilt and grip. At one time had a tag that said “Captain Munson”. This tag is now missing and there was no further attribution. Regardless, if you wanted the finest E.J. Johnston in orig scabbard, this is it. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman; private Southern collection. CONDITION: Fine overall. 29-3/4″ blade is white/bright with much orig luster and scattered staining and pitting. Two 7-1/2″ etched panels contain floral and geometric decoration with a large “C.S” and maker’s mark “E.J. JOHNSTON & CO., MACON, GA.” Grip is unique to E.J. Johnston, being highly polished and blackened wood. Grip is wrapped with its orig twisted copper wire which is slightly loose. Distinctive brass hilt and pommel are foliate decorated, with rich patina. Orig leather scabbard is sewn on the back with two incised parallel lines running length of scabbard. Leather body is sound and solid with one weak area at drag. There is scuffing and flaking of the orig black dyed surface, as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is mounted with high copper scabbard mounts and thin brass ring mounts and brass blade to drag; mounts are loose due to shrinkage of leather. Scabbard mounts exhibit rich patinas with brass portion matching colors of the hilt. 8-76341 JS23 (40,000-50,000) 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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