CIVIL WAR STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPTAIN JARVIS LAKE, 93RD OHIO WHICH WAS BROKEN BY THE FALL OF A COMRADE, JOHN EASTMAN, WHEN HE FELL AFTER SHOT AND WAS KILLED BY A SHARPSHOOTER NEAR KENESAW MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA.

Revised: 9/30/2010

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We have just received some paperwork from the estate of the consignor of this lot which consists of numerous copies of military records regarding Jarvis M. Lake.

CIVIL WAR STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPTAIN JARVIS LAKE, 93RD OHIO WHICH WAS BROKEN BY THE FALL OF A COMRADE, JOHN EASTMAN, WHEN HE FELL AFTER SHOT AND WAS KILLED BY A SHARPSHOOTER NEAR KENESAW MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA. This regulation 1850 Field and Staff Officer’s sword shows a lot of use. It has a wartime repair between the drag and middle mount, as seen in photos, and described on the contemporary tag of Capt. Lake. The tag reads ” this is Captain J.N. Lake’s sword which was broken by Lieut. John Eastman when falling from his horse after being killed by a sharpshooter in Big Shanty, Georgia.” Accompanying this historical sword are CDVs of both Capt. Lake and Capt. Eastman, who was killed falling on this sword June 23,1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA. In a 6-pg letter written by another member of the unit, on June 26, 1864, near Lost Mountain, GA, Isaac Miller mentions the death of several enlisted men and Capt. Eastman. He states in his very descriptive letter of the battle, “…drove the Rebel skirmishes back…our regiment fought them until dark…we had three killed in the field, two privates and one Captain. Capt. Eastman of Co H. He was from Eaton, Prebble County. He was quartermaster of our regiment when we came out and was brigade quartermaster for a while and this spring he was expecting a Captaincy. He was very brave, yes too brave and regiment will soon be all killed or wounded…” This exact sword is shown in The Wonderful History of the Kenesaw Mountain Battle, by Richard Baumgartner on page 97. SIZE: 38″ overall. CONDITION: Overall sword is in good condition, showing lots of use. 30″ blade exhibits etched panels with military motifs that are mostly discernible under areas of staining and pitting. Two brass shims placed on either side of the blade at ricasso, probably used to tighten the sword. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts all show old cleaning with good details, as can be seen in photos. Sharkskin grip is maybe 40% intact, worn through at all high areas, but the orig twisted wire wrap is retained. 1-3/4″ sheet copper repair made to scabbard at time of Eastman’s death is still sound, showing its soldered edges as can be seen in photos. Drag is missing its retaining screw, but appears orig. 4-40709 JS11 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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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	2339	$2,760.00	Revised: 9/30/2010 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: We have just received some paperwork from the estate of the consignor of this lot which consists of numerous copies of military records regarding Jarvis M. Lake. CIVIL WAR STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD OF CAPTAIN JARVIS LAKE, 93RD OHIO WHICH WAS BROKEN BY THE FALL OF A COMRADE, JOHN EASTMAN, WHEN HE FELL AFTER SHOT AND WAS KILLED BY A SHARPSHOOTER NEAR KENESAW MOUNTAIN, GEORGIA. This regulation 1850 Field and Staff Officer’s sword shows a lot of use. It has a wartime repair between the drag and middle mount, as seen in photos, and described on the contemporary tag of Capt. Lake. The tag reads ” this is Captain J.N. Lake’s sword which was broken by Lieut. John Eastman when falling from his horse after being killed by a sharpshooter in Big Shanty, Georgia.” Accompanying this historical sword are CDVs of both Capt. Lake and Capt. Eastman, who was killed falling on this sword June 23,1864 at Kenesaw Mountain, GA. In a 6-pg letter written by another member of the unit, on June 26, 1864, near Lost Mountain, GA, Isaac Miller mentions the death of several enlisted men and Capt. Eastman. He states in his very descriptive letter of the battle, “…drove the Rebel skirmishes back…our regiment fought them until dark…we had three killed in the field, two privates and one Captain. Capt. Eastman of Co H. He was from Eaton, Prebble County. He was quartermaster of our regiment when we came out and was brigade quartermaster for a while and this spring he was expecting a Captaincy. He was very brave, yes too brave and regiment will soon be all killed or wounded…” This exact sword is shown in The Wonderful History of the Kenesaw Mountain Battle, by Richard Baumgartner on page 97. SIZE: 38″ overall. CONDITION: Overall sword is in good condition, showing lots of use. 30″ blade exhibits etched panels with military motifs that are mostly discernible under areas of staining and pitting. Two brass shims placed on either side of the blade at ricasso, probably used to tighten the sword. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts all show old cleaning with good details, as can be seen in photos. Sharkskin grip is maybe 40% intact, worn through at all high areas, but the orig twisted wire wrap is retained. 1-3/4″ sheet copper repair made to scabbard at time of Eastman’s death is still sound, showing its soldered edges as can be seen in photos. Drag is missing its retaining screw, but appears orig. 4-40709 JS11 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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