FINE COLLECTION OF 7 CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY SABERS

FINE COLLECTION OF 7 CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY SABERS. This is one of the finest groups of Civil War era, Model 1840, enlisted artillery sabers ever put together. All swords in this grouping have fine scabbards, near perfect grips, and the best blades and markings that could be found. This grouping consists of 3 Ames swords dated 1860, 1863, and 1864. The latter 2 swords are typical Civil War, US issue, however the 1860 dated sword is not inspected and is possibly a state contract, probably Virginia. Also included in this group is a Sheble & Fisher, Philadelphia marked saber which was either a Philadelphia, or Pennsylvania state contract. Sheble & Fisher artillery sabers are rarely seen, and their contract must have been quite small. Two other rarities include an 1864 dated and inspected saber by Christopher Roby of W. Chelmsford, Ma, and an 1863 dated state of New Jersey contract saber, made by Emerson, & Silver, Trenton, NJ. The last sword in this grouping is a German import, by Scnitzler & Kirschbaum, dated 1848. Ames did supplement some of their orders with sabers from S & K, and the earliest American contracts were for these swords, which rarely come to market. It would be difficult to duplicate all these variants of the enlisted artillery found here for quality and condition. CONDITION: Overall swords are very good to fine, blades range from gray to bright, markings are very good overall and complete with exception of weak die stamp on the Emerson & Silver where several letters are not discernible. Scabbards overall are very good, mostly smooth with minor dents, and scattered staining and pitting, with exception of Emerson & Silver, which has an overall pitted, brown appearance. Grips overall on swords are very good to fine, the 3 Ames retain orig. leather, and wire, with some chipping and losses at high areas, as can be seen in photos. The Sheble & Fisher retains orig wire, over leather which is worn through in most high areas. The S & K, and Emerson & Silver retain most of there leather and wire wraps. The Sheble & Fisher retains all its leather and wire. The leather is worn at high areas, leather on this sword appears orig. but could be an old restoration. 4-41488 JS1 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2231	$0.00	FINE COLLECTION OF 7 CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY SABERS. This is one of the finest groups of Civil War era, Model 1840, enlisted artillery sabers ever put together. All swords in this grouping have fine scabbards, near perfect grips, and the best blades and markings that could be found. This grouping consists of 3 Ames swords dated 1860, 1863, and 1864. The latter 2 swords are typical Civil War, US issue, however the 1860 dated sword is not inspected and is possibly a state contract, probably Virginia. Also included in this group is a Sheble & Fisher, Philadelphia marked saber which was either a Philadelphia, or Pennsylvania state contract. Sheble & Fisher artillery sabers are rarely seen, and their contract must have been quite small. Two other rarities include an 1864 dated and inspected saber by Christopher Roby of W. Chelmsford, Ma, and an 1863 dated state of New Jersey contract saber, made by Emerson, & Silver, Trenton, NJ. The last sword in this grouping is a German import, by Scnitzler & Kirschbaum, dated 1848. Ames did supplement some of their orders with sabers from S & K, and the earliest American contracts were for these swords, which rarely come to market. It would be difficult to duplicate all these variants of the enlisted artillery found here for quality and condition. CONDITION: Overall swords are very good to fine, blades range from gray to bright, markings are very good overall and complete with exception of weak die stamp on the Emerson & Silver where several letters are not discernible. Scabbards overall are very good, mostly smooth with minor dents, and scattered staining and pitting, with exception of Emerson & Silver, which has an overall pitted, brown appearance. Grips overall on swords are very good to fine, the 3 Ames retain orig. leather, and wire, with some chipping and losses at high areas, as can be seen in photos. The Sheble & Fisher retains orig wire, over leather which is worn through in most high areas. The S & K, and Emerson & Silver retain most of there leather and wire wraps. The Sheble & Fisher retains all its leather and wire. The leather is worn at high areas, leather on this sword appears orig. but could be an old restoration. 4-41488 JS1 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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