THREE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABERS.

THREE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABERS. You are bidding on 3 very nice “as found” Confederate cavalry sabers consisting of examples made by Boyle & Gamble, Richmond, VA; Confederate State’s Armory made by Lewis Frolich of Kenansville, NC; and a brass hilted English import made by Mole that is unique to the Confederacy in pattern. All 3 swords have iron scabbards that are not Confederate manufacture. The scabbard accompanying the Kenansville sword is actually an early Ames product made for 1840 Calvalry saber. This is a great opportunity to buy 3 identified maker Confederate sabers in fine condition. PROVENANCE: Dr. Andrew Kelley Collection. CONDITION: Boyle & Gamble exhibits 32″ flat blade which is gray overall with scattered staining and pitting; grip leather grip is about 90% intact with complete orig single strand copper wire. Kenansville sword has 35″ gray blade with areas of staining, pitting, sharpening and cleaning; Roman numeral “XXII” is stamped on side of classic lozenge shaped cross guard of this maker along with flat pommel cap; leather is mostly intact though dry and chipping; single iron wire appears orig; entire grip has been varnished. Mole has 35″ blade which is gray with staining and pitting; maker’s mark “MOLE” stamped on spine and is quite clear; guard has several bends, as can be seen in photos; compressed checkered leather grips slabs are swollen at base, with areas of chipping; tang is rusted and pitted along grip slabs; protective washer is added. 4-48848, 4-48851, 4-48855 JS17 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2258	$4,887.50	THREE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABERS. You are bidding on 3 very nice “as found” Confederate cavalry sabers consisting of examples made by Boyle & Gamble, Richmond, VA; Confederate State’s Armory made by Lewis Frolich of Kenansville, NC; and a brass hilted English import made by Mole that is unique to the Confederacy in pattern. All 3 swords have iron scabbards that are not Confederate manufacture. The scabbard accompanying the Kenansville sword is actually an early Ames product made for 1840 Calvalry saber. This is a great opportunity to buy 3 identified maker Confederate sabers in fine condition. PROVENANCE: Dr. Andrew Kelley Collection. CONDITION: Boyle & Gamble exhibits 32″ flat blade which is gray overall with scattered staining and pitting; grip leather grip is about 90% intact with complete orig single strand copper wire. Kenansville sword has 35″ gray blade with areas of staining, pitting, sharpening and cleaning; Roman numeral “XXII” is stamped on side of classic lozenge shaped cross guard of this maker along with flat pommel cap; leather is mostly intact though dry and chipping; single iron wire appears orig; entire grip has been varnished. Mole has 35″ blade which is gray with staining and pitting; maker’s mark “MOLE” stamped on spine and is quite clear; guard has several bends, as can be seen in photos; compressed checkered leather grips slabs are swollen at base, with areas of chipping; tang is rusted and pitted along grip slabs; protective washer is added. 4-48848, 4-48851, 4-48855 JS17 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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