SHARP & HAMILTON CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER.

SHARP & HAMILTON CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER. This is the exact sword shown in William Albaugh book, A Photographic Supplement of Confederate Swords orig published in 1963. This sword was once in the collection of Fred Slaton. The 35-1/2″ blade is stamped, “Sharp & Hamilton, Nashville, Tenn.” Grip is leather covered and wrapped with two strands of very fine twisted brass wire. Brass guard is cutlass type without branches. Pommel, back strap, and ferrule are iron, though Albaugh in his text mistakenly states they are brass. Scabbard is typical of this manufacturer having two brass rings, iron drag, and an iron throat retained with iron pins. Scabbard body typical of Tennessee swords and is braise seamed. The sword you are bidding on in this lot is quite rare. Few marked specimens of this sword are ever offered, and this is the exact sword pictured in Albaugh’s book. CONDITION: Leather grip is sound and solid with some orig shine, though worn through at high spots, and is probably only about 70% intact. Brass wire is missing one or two wraps. Brass hilt is overall very good, with some old cleaning. Back strap and scabbard exhibit scattered pitting, and cleaning. Blade markings are very good and mostly discernible. Blade has a contemporary repair at about mid-length. We have seen similar war time repairs on swords by this same manufacturer. 4-32238 JS12 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1375	$12,650.00	SHARP & HAMILTON CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER. This is the exact sword shown in William Albaugh book, A Photographic Supplement of Confederate Swords orig published in 1963. This sword was once in the collection of Fred Slaton. The 35-1/2″ blade is stamped, “Sharp & Hamilton, Nashville, Tenn.” Grip is leather covered and wrapped with two strands of very fine twisted brass wire. Brass guard is cutlass type without branches. Pommel, back strap, and ferrule are iron, though Albaugh in his text mistakenly states they are brass. Scabbard is typical of this manufacturer having two brass rings, iron drag, and an iron throat retained with iron pins. Scabbard body typical of Tennessee swords and is braise seamed. The sword you are bidding on in this lot is quite rare. Few marked specimens of this sword are ever offered, and this is the exact sword pictured in Albaugh’s book. CONDITION: Leather grip is sound and solid with some orig shine, though worn through at high spots, and is probably only about 70% intact. Brass wire is missing one or two wraps. Brass hilt is overall very good, with some old cleaning. Back strap and scabbard exhibit scattered pitting, and cleaning. Blade markings are very good and mostly discernible. Blade has a contemporary repair at about mid-length. We have seen similar war time repairs on swords by this same manufacturer. 4-32238 JS12 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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