CONFEDERATE STATES NAVAL CUTLASS.

CONFEDERATE STATES NAVAL CUTLASS. This is the most popular and the most classic example of Confederate naval cutlasses. This sword exhibits a 21″ blade with a central ridge line and cast brass hilt with feathered grip, which has a cast “CSN” and fluted anchor in the pommel. Hilt also has large, crudely cut Roman numerals “II” and “VI” cut inside basket. This sword originally was in the collection of Ralph Arnold. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate States navy cutlass. This cutlass is probably the finest example of this weapon in existence. The full length, 21” blade shows only manufacturing flaws in the metal. The hilt is in flawless condition with “CSN” cast into the pommel cap. When found, the scabbard had disintegrated into fragments (probably thereby preserving the blade, but still attached was the original canvas and leather frog for the scabbard. Provenance: Ex. coll. Ralph Arnold.”The frog mentioned here is being sold as Lot #1191. CONDITION: This example is about as fine as can be expected. Blade exhibits orig polish and scattered, laminated flaws. 4-31396 JS8 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1178	$6,900.00	CONFEDERATE STATES NAVAL CUTLASS. This is the most popular and the most classic example of Confederate naval cutlasses. This sword exhibits a 21″ blade with a central ridge line and cast brass hilt with feathered grip, which has a cast “CSN” and fluted anchor in the pommel. Hilt also has large, crudely cut Roman numerals “II” and “VI” cut inside basket. This sword originally was in the collection of Ralph Arnold. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate States navy cutlass. This cutlass is probably the finest example of this weapon in existence. The full length, 21” blade shows only manufacturing flaws in the metal. The hilt is in flawless condition with “CSN” cast into the pommel cap. When found, the scabbard had disintegrated into fragments (probably thereby preserving the blade, but still attached was the original canvas and leather frog for the scabbard. Provenance: Ex. coll. Ralph Arnold.”The frog mentioned here is being sold as Lot #1191. CONDITION: This example is about as fine as can be expected. Blade exhibits orig polish and scattered, laminated flaws. 4-31396 JS8 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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