Image Lot Price Description

536
$31,625.00

CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD. 29-1/2” blade etched with military motifs including crossed cannons over a fluted anchor and Confederate First National Flag. Blade is also agent marked “Courtney & Tennent, Charleston, SC”. Grip is sharkskin and triple wire wrapped. Hilt is decorated with crossed cannons and fluted anchor, & floral decoration. Pommel and backstrap is a figural dolphin. Orig leather scabbard is brass mounted. Drag shows two intertwined snakes. CONDITION: Blade exhibits about 90% orig frost with scattered areas of rust. Hilt and scabbard mounts retain majority of orig gilt. Scabbard body is covered with waxy protectorate. Scabbard is a bit weak by the drag and retains orig leather washer. 4-54469 JS20 (30,000-35,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2005
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