CONFEDERATE COLLEGE HILL FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

CONFEDERATE COLLEGE HILL FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This rarely seen 31″ etched bladed sword made at the College Hill Armory in Nashville, TN. has an etched blade with large block “CSA” in center of one panel. This is the only Confederate pattern sword noted that always has a shark skin grip. Outside the few Confederate presentations of the highest grade, shark skin is not seen on any other standard pattern. There are probably less than 10 swords known of this exact pattern and this is a nice example. 20″ etched panels adorn each side, mostly floral and geometric, with a 3-1/2″ block “CSA”, found on all swords of this pattern. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit good patina. Grip is damaged, as can be seen in photograph, from purported mini ball hit to hand of Capt. John Dick 18th Tennessee who was wounded at the battle of either Murphysboro or Chickamauga. Grip exhibits two different types of wire, three of the middle strands have been added after the grip was purportedly shot. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection Fred Slaton. CONDITION: Blade overall exhibits numerous small nicks, cleaning, pitting, staining but etched panels are totally discernible. Hilt exhibits fine untouched patina to brass. Grips retains most of its original shark skin and wire except where damaged and contemporarily repaired. Scabbard is solid with loss of most finish to scabbard body, drag is missing its retaining screw. 8-76240 JS2 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2434	$0.00	CONFEDERATE COLLEGE HILL FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This rarely seen 31″ etched bladed sword made at the College Hill Armory in Nashville, TN. has an etched blade with large block “CSA” in center of one panel. This is the only Confederate pattern sword noted that always has a shark skin grip. Outside the few Confederate presentations of the highest grade, shark skin is not seen on any other standard pattern. There are probably less than 10 swords known of this exact pattern and this is a nice example. 20″ etched panels adorn each side, mostly floral and geometric, with a 3-1/2″ block “CSA”, found on all swords of this pattern. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit good patina. Grip is damaged, as can be seen in photograph, from purported mini ball hit to hand of Capt. John Dick 18th Tennessee who was wounded at the battle of either Murphysboro or Chickamauga. Grip exhibits two different types of wire, three of the middle strands have been added after the grip was purportedly shot. PROVENANCE: Ex-Collection Fred Slaton. CONDITION: Blade overall exhibits numerous small nicks, cleaning, pitting, staining but etched panels are totally discernible. Hilt exhibits fine untouched patina to brass. Grips retains most of its original shark skin and wire except where damaged and contemporarily repaired. Scabbard is solid with loss of most finish to scabbard body, drag is missing its retaining screw. 8-76240 JS2 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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