PRE CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF A PHILDELPHIA SCHOOL.

PRE CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF A PHILDELPHIA SCHOOL. A unique presentation to the Director of a school or, possibly, military academy in Richmond, Philadelphia County, PA in 1853. The sword is a German made presentation grade U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword with a 31” lightly curved single edged blade with profuse etching over 75% of the blade’s surfaces. The etched decorations contain military trophies, “U.S.” and an American eagle. The ricasso is marked “W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia”. The cast brass guard is of regulation form with additional engraving on the pommel. The grip is of wood, covered in sharkskin and wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of iron with very fancy brass mounts cast in high relief having an American eagle, a stand of flags and oak leaves. Between the two ring mounts is an applied oval brass plaque containing the inscription: “Presented by the teachers of Richmond/Phila. to their Director/COL. H. MATHER/as a mark of their esteem for/his many Noble Qualities/May 2nd 1853”. A wonderful academy sword with a history yet to be discovered. It may be that this school director served in the Civil War or the Mexican War before he ended up as the director of a school in Richmond, PA. CONDITION: Very good. This is a piece truly in “attic black” never cleaned with a near black patina over all except for the blade, which is bright with strong etching and retains bits of its orig frosting from the etching process. Sword shows the lightest of wear. 4-56777 CW8 (3,500-4,500)

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
	892	$3,450.00	PRE CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED TO THE DIRECTOR OF A PHILDELPHIA SCHOOL. A unique presentation to the Director of a school or, possibly, military academy in Richmond, Philadelphia County, PA in 1853. The sword is a German made presentation grade U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword with a 31” lightly curved single edged blade with profuse etching over 75% of the blade’s surfaces. The etched decorations contain military trophies, “U.S.” and an American eagle. The ricasso is marked “W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia”. The cast brass guard is of regulation form with additional engraving on the pommel. The grip is of wood, covered in sharkskin and wrapped with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of iron with very fancy brass mounts cast in high relief having an American eagle, a stand of flags and oak leaves. Between the two ring mounts is an applied oval brass plaque containing the inscription: “Presented by the teachers of Richmond/Phila. to their Director/COL. H. MATHER/as a mark of their esteem for/his many Noble Qualities/May 2nd 1853”. A wonderful academy sword with a history yet to be discovered. It may be that this school director served in the Civil War or the Mexican War before he ended up as the director of a school in Richmond, PA. CONDITION: Very good. This is a piece truly in “attic black” never cleaned with a near black patina over all except for the blade, which is bright with strong etching and retains bits of its orig frosting from the etching process. Sword shows the lightest of wear. 4-56777 CW8 (3,500-4,500) 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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