RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY A.H. DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS.

RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY A.H. DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS. A rare and unusual variant of a Louisiana-style Confed. Staff Officer’s sword. This sword appears to have been crafted-in composite-by the famed French cutler and instrument maker in New Orleans, Alexandre Henri Dufilho, one of the Confederacy’s finest sword makers. This unmarked specimen has a 32” straight single edged, square-back blade with a stopped fuller at the ricasso by a foreign manufacturer. The blade has evidence of etched panels one side of which is more visible than the other. One side of the blade has floral scrolls and a generic trophy of arms as well as the word “WARRANTED” in a scroll. The iron blade is secured in a magnificent cast brass hilt distinctive to the Dufilho firm. The hilt consists of a large cast half-basket counterguard with the LA State seal (Pelican in nest) in the center surrounded by a wreath with the letters “CS” positioned on either side of the Pelican on a stippled background. The quillon has cast scrollwork, as does the terminus of the single branch knuckle bow. The pommel also has a cast decoration of laurel leaves. The grip is of wood covered with black leather and wrapped in dbl strand twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of iron with two ring mounts. This appears to be an orig Confed. composite with the hilt by Dufilho utilizing a European blade and scabbard. A close inspection reveals that the sword does not appear to have been de-hilted in recent times. An extremely rare and desirable LA officer’s sword. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is medium to dark gray with the light etching barely visible. Hilt is excellent with traces of its orig gold wash in protected areas. Scabbard has had the lower ring mount filed off during its period of use. 4-58291 CW10 (10,000-14,000)

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
	875	$17,250.00	RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY A.H. DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS. A rare and unusual variant of a Louisiana-style Confed. Staff Officer’s sword. This sword appears to have been crafted-in composite-by the famed French cutler and instrument maker in New Orleans, Alexandre Henri Dufilho, one of the Confederacy’s finest sword makers. This unmarked specimen has a 32” straight single edged, square-back blade with a stopped fuller at the ricasso by a foreign manufacturer. The blade has evidence of etched panels one side of which is more visible than the other. One side of the blade has floral scrolls and a generic trophy of arms as well as the word “WARRANTED” in a scroll. The iron blade is secured in a magnificent cast brass hilt distinctive to the Dufilho firm. The hilt consists of a large cast half-basket counterguard with the LA State seal (Pelican in nest) in the center surrounded by a wreath with the letters “CS” positioned on either side of the Pelican on a stippled background. The quillon has cast scrollwork, as does the terminus of the single branch knuckle bow. The pommel also has a cast decoration of laurel leaves. The grip is of wood covered with black leather and wrapped in dbl strand twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of iron with two ring mounts. This appears to be an orig Confed. composite with the hilt by Dufilho utilizing a European blade and scabbard. A close inspection reveals that the sword does not appear to have been de-hilted in recent times. An extremely rare and desirable LA officer’s sword. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is medium to dark gray with the light etching barely visible. Hilt is excellent with traces of its orig gold wash in protected areas. Scabbard has had the lower ring mount filed off during its period of use. 4-58291 CW10 (10,000-14,000) 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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