HIGH GRADE MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD.

HIGH GRADE MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. We believe this particular sword dates from the late Victorian era and is agent marked “Ridabock & Co., New York”. This beautiful sword exhibits MOP slab grips, intricately decorated brass mounts and hilt, a raised cast American eagle decorates the large languet, the quillon is a figural lion’s head, and beautiful cut out foliate decoration is seen in languet and scabbard mounts. Blade is typical diamond shape with central ridge with 12″ etched panels of various patriotic motifs. Inscription on reverse languet reads “C.H. Irvine Surgeon/USA 72nd NY Infantry/from his friends/of King’s College/1862 “ and we believe the inscription is not contemporary to the sword. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Overall this sword is very good to fine. MOP grips are excellent with complete wire wrap. Gilting is retained at over 70% to hilt and mounts. Blade is very good to fine with most original frost and finish with some pitting, especially near tip. Sword retains original red felt washer. 4-35766 (1,500-3,000)

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
	2444	$1,150.00	HIGH GRADE MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. We believe this particular sword dates from the late Victorian era and is agent marked “Ridabock & Co., New York”. This beautiful sword exhibits MOP slab grips, intricately decorated brass mounts and hilt, a raised cast American eagle decorates the large languet, the quillon is a figural lion’s head, and beautiful cut out foliate decoration is seen in languet and scabbard mounts. Blade is typical diamond shape with central ridge with 12″ etched panels of various patriotic motifs. Inscription on reverse languet reads “C.H. Irvine Surgeon/USA 72nd NY Infantry/from his friends/of King’s College/1862 “ and we believe the inscription is not contemporary to the sword. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Coll. CONDITION: Overall this sword is very good to fine. MOP grips are excellent with complete wire wrap. Gilting is retained at over 70% to hilt and mounts. Blade is very good to fine with most original frost and finish with some pitting, especially near tip. Sword retains original red felt washer. 4-35766 (1,500-3,000) 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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