RARE AND UNIQUE J.W. MCELROY, MACON, GA ETCHED SWORD IDENTIFIED TO 29TH GEORGIA OFFICER.

This unique sword is beautifully etched in about 18″ panels on both sides of blade. “LIEUT. L DEKLE” is etched on one side. Lebbeus Dekle entered the war as 2nd Lt. July 1861 at Big Shanty, Ga. He was later promoted to 1st Lt. and served the entire war with the 29th Georgia until being paroled in 1865 at Thomaston. The 29th Georgia was heavily engaged in most battles during the Atlanta Campaign with previous service on the coast of Georgia and South Carolina. Sword is mounted in Dragoon scabbard etched “APPOMATTOX” in an 8″ panel. Acid etched scabbards are rarely seen during the Civil War and McElroy of Macon, Ga., however, was well known for such etching. This particular sword is one of only about 10 known McElroy decorated import swords with Confederate motifs. Though unsigned as to maker, the deep raised relief etching is identical to the hand involved in other early war signed swords exhibiting classic McElroy features such as crossed cannons, crossed first National Confederate flags, cotton boles and an old English “CS”. The scabbard, which is an Ames model 1833 though about 3″ longer than blade, has matching color and appears possibly to have been with the sword since war. The 29th Georgia was not at Appomattox and the historical significance of this inscription is not known but, aesthetically, this is a wonderful and unique sword and scabbard. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: 32″ slightly curved blade marked by Solingen maker on ricasso shows original luster with crisp, clear etched panels with staining and pitting, especially near tip. The iron branched guard is gray/brown with iron patina rust and pitting, especially on pommel. Bottom of guard is gray/brown. Shark skin grip is about 90% intact with wear and chipping at high points, twisted copper wire is still intact. Scabbard is gray/brown with staining and pitting, original inspection marks are still present on drag. There are several large bends and dents on scabbard body between drag and middle mount making scabbard slightly bent. Scabbard has an old varnish finish. 4-54448 JS4 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 1373

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1373	$17,110.00	RARE AND UNIQUE J.W. MCELROY, MACON, GA ETCHED SWORD IDENTIFIED TO 29TH GEORGIA OFFICER. This unique sword is beautifully etched in about 18″ panels on both sides of blade. “LIEUT. L DEKLE” is etched on one side. Lebbeus Dekle entered the war as 2nd Lt. July 1861 at Big Shanty, Ga. He was later promoted to 1st Lt. and served the entire war with the 29th Georgia until being paroled in 1865 at Thomaston. The 29th Georgia was heavily engaged in most battles during the Atlanta Campaign with previous service on the coast of Georgia and South Carolina. Sword is mounted in Dragoon scabbard etched “APPOMATTOX” in an 8″ panel. Acid etched scabbards are rarely seen during the Civil War and McElroy of Macon, Ga., however, was well known for such etching. This particular sword is one of only about 10 known McElroy decorated import swords with Confederate motifs. Though unsigned as to maker, the deep raised relief etching is identical to the hand involved in other early war signed swords exhibiting classic McElroy features such as crossed cannons, crossed first National Confederate flags, cotton boles and an old English “CS”. The scabbard, which is an Ames model 1833 though about 3″ longer than blade, has matching color and appears possibly to have been with the sword since war. The 29th Georgia was not at Appomattox and the historical significance of this inscription is not known but, aesthetically, this is a wonderful and unique sword and scabbard. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman Estate Collection. CONDITION: 32″ slightly curved blade marked by Solingen maker on ricasso shows original luster with crisp, clear etched panels with staining and pitting, especially near tip. The iron branched guard is gray/brown with iron patina rust and pitting, especially on pommel. Bottom of guard is gray/brown. Shark skin grip is about 90% intact with wear and chipping at high points, twisted copper wire is still intact. Scabbard is gray/brown with staining and pitting, original inspection marks are still present on drag. There are several large bends and dents on scabbard body between drag and middle mount making scabbard slightly bent. Scabbard has an old varnish finish. 4-54448 JS4 (12,500-22,500) – Lot 1373 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.

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RARE AND UNIQUE J.W. MCELROY, MACON, GA ETCHED SWORD IDENTIFIED TO 29TH GEORGIA OFFICER.