SMALL ENGLISH KNIFE WITH CONFEDERATE HISTORY.

SMALL ENGLISH KNIFE WITH CONFEDERATE HISTORY. 4-1/4” blade. Marked “WILSON / HAWKSWORTH & MOSS” on the left side of the blade. The ivory handle is scratched “James R. Sweet / 33RD Texas Cav. / 1863 / C.S.” and a Texas star containing a “T” in the middle. Accompanying the knife are documents giving Sweet’s history and that of his family. Sweet was the mayor of San Antonio until he resigned to join the Confederate Army. He was a member of the Know-Nothing Party. He entered as a major in the 14th Cav, but was promoted to Lt. Col. when his unit was merged with the 33rd. He remained in Mexico during Reconstruction, not returning to San Antonio until 1873 when he bought the San Antonio Herald. CONDITION: Retains most of the silver on the blade. Left side of the hilt has two natural cracks. No scabbard. 4-59172 FS788 (2,000-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	847	$1,725.00	SMALL ENGLISH KNIFE WITH CONFEDERATE HISTORY. 4-1/4” blade. Marked “WILSON / HAWKSWORTH & MOSS” on the left side of the blade. The ivory handle is scratched “James R. Sweet / 33RD Texas Cav. / 1863 / C.S.” and a Texas star containing a “T” in the middle. Accompanying the knife are documents giving Sweet’s history and that of his family. Sweet was the mayor of San Antonio until he resigned to join the Confederate Army. He was a member of the Know-Nothing Party. He entered as a major in the 14th Cav, but was promoted to Lt. Col. when his unit was merged with the 33rd. He remained in Mexico during Reconstruction, not returning to San Antonio until 1873 when he bought the San Antonio Herald. CONDITION: Retains most of the silver on the blade. Left side of the hilt has two natural cracks. No scabbard. 4-59172 FS788 (2,000-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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