RARE AND FINE CONFEDERATE “NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS” FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

RARE AND FINE CONFEDERATE “NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS” FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is only complete example known of this pattern made by Nashville Plow Works. This sword has 30” unstopped fullered blade with unique laurel leaf decoration etched for 2/3 length of blade along cutting edge. Identical etched patterns are seen on at least two standard maker marked Nashville Plow cavalry sabers. Other Nashville Plow Works features include the “tiny” twisted copper wire grip wrap, placement for grip ferrule, unique Nashville Plow scabbard with beveled brass drag and brass “canoe” shaped throat. Scabbard also has same japanned finish and retains most of its color. This sword is in wonderful “as found” condition found by Antique’s Road Show appraiser direct from family descent about 10 years ago. CONDITION: Very good overall, blade is gray with old cleaning with scattered staining and pitting. Etched 20” panels are 80-90% discernible on both sides of blade. Grip retains about 90% of its original leather grip wrap being worn at high areas and overall scuffed as seen in photos; three strands of wire wrap under pommel, remainder missing as is the ferrule once at base of grip. Scabbard is fine retaining most of its original black japanning, sound, solid with scattered areas of pitting. Brass scabbard mounts, hilt and pommel are overall smooth with chocolate/red patinas. 4-46983 JS111 (8,000-12,000)

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
	2045	$8,625.00	RARE AND FINE CONFEDERATE “NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS” FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is only complete example known of this pattern made by Nashville Plow Works. This sword has 30” unstopped fullered blade with unique laurel leaf decoration etched for 2/3 length of blade along cutting edge. Identical etched patterns are seen on at least two standard maker marked Nashville Plow cavalry sabers. Other Nashville Plow Works features include the “tiny” twisted copper wire grip wrap, placement for grip ferrule, unique Nashville Plow scabbard with beveled brass drag and brass “canoe” shaped throat. Scabbard also has same japanned finish and retains most of its color. This sword is in wonderful “as found” condition found by Antique’s Road Show appraiser direct from family descent about 10 years ago. CONDITION: Very good overall, blade is gray with old cleaning with scattered staining and pitting. Etched 20” panels are 80-90% discernible on both sides of blade. Grip retains about 90% of its original leather grip wrap being worn at high areas and overall scuffed as seen in photos; three strands of wire wrap under pommel, remainder missing as is the ferrule once at base of grip. Scabbard is fine retaining most of its original black japanning, sound, solid with scattered areas of pitting. Brass scabbard mounts, hilt and pommel are overall smooth with chocolate/red patinas. 4-46983 JS111 (8,000-12,000) 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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