FINE “AS FOUND” NEW ORLEANS MADE CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

FINE “AS FOUND” NEW ORLEANS MADE CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a fine foot officer’s sword with a good bright blade still retaining much of its orig gilting to hilt and pommel. Grip is nearly complete with twisted wire wrap. Sword most likely is made by Dufilho and has all the normally associated features including split pommel casting marks, bulbous undecorated quillon and wide 1-1/4″ blade that is 1/4″ thick. Sword still retains its orig red felt protective washer, typical of New Orleans and Dufilho. There is a scabbard accompanying the sword which fits the sword well and protects its bright lustrous blade. CONDITION: Blade is white/bright with scattered staining, rust and pitting. Leather grip is 80-90% intact with much of its orig brown polish though chipped and worn in high areas and near base, which can be seen in photos. Two strands of orig wire are present under pommel, additional thinner twisted copper wire was later used and is complete though loose. Hilt and pommel have good patina with about 50% of the orig gilt still present. Accompanying scabbard, that is brass mounted, is not Confederate but fits sword well and is solid though coming unsewn. Scabbard is most likely a more modern manufacture and is only included to protect the all orig sword blade. 4-46517 JS21 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2043	$3,450.00	FINE “AS FOUND” NEW ORLEANS MADE CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a fine foot officer’s sword with a good bright blade still retaining much of its orig gilting to hilt and pommel. Grip is nearly complete with twisted wire wrap. Sword most likely is made by Dufilho and has all the normally associated features including split pommel casting marks, bulbous undecorated quillon and wide 1-1/4″ blade that is 1/4″ thick. Sword still retains its orig red felt protective washer, typical of New Orleans and Dufilho. There is a scabbard accompanying the sword which fits the sword well and protects its bright lustrous blade. CONDITION: Blade is white/bright with scattered staining, rust and pitting. Leather grip is 80-90% intact with much of its orig brown polish though chipped and worn in high areas and near base, which can be seen in photos. Two strands of orig wire are present under pommel, additional thinner twisted copper wire was later used and is complete though loose. Hilt and pommel have good patina with about 50% of the orig gilt still present. Accompanying scabbard, that is brass mounted, is not Confederate but fits sword well and is solid though coming unsewn. Scabbard is most likely a more modern manufacture and is only included to protect the all orig sword blade. 4-46517 JS21 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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