CONFEDERATE DUFILHO FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

CONFEDERATE DUFILHO FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is an honest example of a maker marked New Orleans Confederate sword marked on blade “DUFILHO / N.ORLEANS”. The sword just came in to this auction from a local estate where it was most likely a Union souvenir brought back from the war. The sword is in “as found” condition with classic New Orleans features of unstopped fuller blade, bulbous plain quillon and split pommel construction. Though this sword lacks scabbard and wire wrap is only partially intact, it has a nice clear mark and good patina throughout. CONDITION: 30-1/2″ blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Maker’s mark is well struck and discernible as can be seen in pictures. Standard floral decorated hilt and florally decorated pommel have yellow patina and two tool marks on either side of pommel. Sword is missing its protective washer but is still tight due to repeening of pommel tang as can be seen in pictures. The tool marks on either side of pommel are probably from vice when it was tightened and repeened.` 4-46776 JS132 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2044	$5,175.00	CONFEDERATE DUFILHO FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is an honest example of a maker marked New Orleans Confederate sword marked on blade “DUFILHO / N.ORLEANS”. The sword just came in to this auction from a local estate where it was most likely a Union souvenir brought back from the war. The sword is in “as found” condition with classic New Orleans features of unstopped fuller blade, bulbous plain quillon and split pommel construction. Though this sword lacks scabbard and wire wrap is only partially intact, it has a nice clear mark and good patina throughout. CONDITION: 30-1/2″ blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Maker’s mark is well struck and discernible as can be seen in pictures. Standard floral decorated hilt and florally decorated pommel have yellow patina and two tool marks on either side of pommel. Sword is missing its protective washer but is still tight due to repeening of pommel tang as can be seen in pictures. The tool marks on either side of pommel are probably from vice when it was tightened and repeened.` 4-46776 JS132 (4,000-6,000) 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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