RARE E.J. JOHNSTON FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, MACON, GA.

RARE E.J. JOHNSTON FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, MACON, GA. Rarely offered are maker marked swords like this prominent Georgia sword maker. This is a fine maker marked “C.S” sword. This sword appears in “as found” condition. Still retains an upper half of orig scabbard with brass throat & middle mount. There is a link of chain attaching the two sword rings, such that this rare relic could be displayed by hanging on the wall. This sword is etched on one side with “E.J. Johnson, Macon, Ga”, the opposite side of the blade is etched “C.S”. We have never offered this rare maker marked pattern before, few are known and this is a fine example with orig scabbard section. CONDITION: Very good overall. The orig polished wood grip is mostly in tack with orig twisted wire, the wire is loose and grip has long longitude crack and a couple chips as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is sound and solid for the 13″ portion that is still there, leather body is sound with old age cracks, scuffs and scrapes. The brass scabbard mounts, hilt, and pommel have all good yellow patina. 4-42504 JS (7,000-9,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2163	$7,762.50	RARE E.J. JOHNSTON FOOT OFFICERS SWORD, MACON, GA. Rarely offered are maker marked swords like this prominent Georgia sword maker. This is a fine maker marked “C.S” sword. This sword appears in “as found” condition. Still retains an upper half of orig scabbard with brass throat & middle mount. There is a link of chain attaching the two sword rings, such that this rare relic could be displayed by hanging on the wall. This sword is etched on one side with “E.J. Johnson, Macon, Ga”, the opposite side of the blade is etched “C.S”. We have never offered this rare maker marked pattern before, few are known and this is a fine example with orig scabbard section. CONDITION: Very good overall. The orig polished wood grip is mostly in tack with orig twisted wire, the wire is loose and grip has long longitude crack and a couple chips as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is sound and solid for the 13″ portion that is still there, leather body is sound with old age cracks, scuffs and scrapes. The brass scabbard mounts, hilt, and pommel have all good yellow patina. 4-42504 JS (7,000-9,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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