RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. A fine example of this attractive and scarce Staff and Field Officer’s sword having a 30” sgl-edged blade with broad unstopped fuller. The blade is decorated with etched designs across 60% of its face. At the ricasso, the sword is signed “Boyle ___ Richmond, VA”. The etching is distinctive of this manufacturer and includes a large “C.S.” and broad scrolls and floral decoration. The half-basket style hilt is of cast brass incorporating scrolls, a cornhusk design, and a wreath surmounted by a star having “C.S.” cast in the center. On the underside of the counterguard is stamped the number “45”. The sgl brass knuckle bow terminates at a cast brass pommel cap with a laurel leaf decoration. The grip is of wood wrapped in leather with dbl strand twisted wire wrap. The scabbard is of bridal leather with a dbl line embossed decoration sewn up the edge with its orig sheet brass furniture. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has been cleaned but maintains a light gray patina. Edge has been lightly sharpened. Etching is faint but visible. Maker’s signature is present but barely discernible. Hilt is excellent. Orig grip wrap is tight. Scabbard leather is flexible but the surface is crackled with minor losses here and there. Stitching is loose in certain areas. Scabbard maintains its orig mounts. 4-57388 CW114 (10,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3151	$13,800.00	RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. A fine example of this attractive and scarce Staff and Field Officer’s sword having a 30” sgl-edged blade with broad unstopped fuller. The blade is decorated with etched designs across 60% of its face. At the ricasso, the sword is signed “Boyle ___ Richmond, VA”. The etching is distinctive of this manufacturer and includes a large “C.S.” and broad scrolls and floral decoration. The half-basket style hilt is of cast brass incorporating scrolls, a cornhusk design, and a wreath surmounted by a star having “C.S.” cast in the center. On the underside of the counterguard is stamped the number “45”. The sgl brass knuckle bow terminates at a cast brass pommel cap with a laurel leaf decoration. The grip is of wood wrapped in leather with dbl strand twisted wire wrap. The scabbard is of bridal leather with a dbl line embossed decoration sewn up the edge with its orig sheet brass furniture. CONDITION: Very good. Blade has been cleaned but maintains a light gray patina. Edge has been lightly sharpened. Etching is faint but visible. Maker’s signature is present but barely discernible. Hilt is excellent. Orig grip wrap is tight. Scabbard leather is flexible but the surface is crackled with minor losses here and there. Stitching is loose in certain areas. Scabbard maintains its orig mounts. 4-57388 CW114 (10,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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