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1372
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$20,700.00
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RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD BY ISAAC CAMPBELL AND CO.SN NSN. This rarely seen imported Confederate staff sword has a large 2’1/2″ oval device with drooped wing Confederate eagle with “CSA” emblazoned on chest with 11 stars surmounting in arc, a similar device is etched on both sides of the 32-1/2″ blade along with makers mark “S. Isaac & Co. 71 Jermyn St., London”. Sword is found in it’s correct iron mounted scabbard and this exact sword is pictured on page 32 and 33 of the book Swords of Medicus collection. Norm bought the Medicus collection almost 60 years ago, and retained this sword as one of his favorites. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: Overall very good, with an overall iron patina, shark skin grip is worn and has several chips and wear in high spots, grip retains its original triple wire wrap. Markings on blade and hilt all crisp and discernible. 32-1/2″ blade is gray with 19″ etched panels all easily read, hilt medallion is crisp with good detail. 4-54447 JS3 (10,000-15,000) – Lot 1372
Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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. |