RARE AND FINE CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD.

This is among the very finest examples of a very rare Confederate regulation pattern sword with probably less than 20 examples known by both manufacturers. This sword retains almost all of its orig gilt and luster. The 30-1/4″ blade exhibits 18-1/2″ etched panels showing cotton plants and patriotic naval motifs such as crossed cannons superimposed over a fluted anchor and a Confederate first national flag superimposed over a fluted anchor. This sword also has etched maker’s mark “FIRMIN & SONS, 153 STRAND & 13 CONDUIT ST, LONDON”. The correct scabbard has decoration of naval knots attaching sword rings and the drag has intertwined snakes, which is unique to this pattern. The hilt on this sword is decorated in the basket with cotton and tobacco surrounding an oval medallion with a fluted anchor superimposed over crossed cannons. Shark skin grip is wrapped with triple wire protected by a backstrap representing a sea serpent or dolphin with a scaled back. Very rarely are these swords ever seen in such high condition and this is no doubt the finest specimen we have ever offered; though a very fine example made by Mole with South Carolina agents marking was sold on these floors in the Fall of 2012. CONDITION: Blade exhibits most all of its orig luster, etched panels are bright and clear, as can be seen in photos, with small scattered areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Brass hilt and backstrap retain about 90% of their orig gilt with scattered areas of staining, as can be seen in photos. Shark skin grip is complete, showing light wear at the high spots. Copper wire is complete and tight. Scabbard is sound and solid retaining most of its original black dyed surface, there is a weak area with crazing and scuffing at junction of scabbard body and drag. Scabbard mounts retain about 60-70% orig gilt with scattered storage scratches. 8-76403 JS (40,000-50,000) – Lot 1405

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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
	1405	$40,250.00	RARE AND FINE CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD. This is among the very finest examples of a very rare Confederate regulation pattern sword with probably less than 20 examples known by both manufacturers. This sword retains almost all of its orig gilt and luster. The 30-1/4″ blade exhibits 18-1/2″ etched panels showing cotton plants and patriotic naval motifs such as crossed cannons superimposed over a fluted anchor and a Confederate first national flag superimposed over a fluted anchor. This sword also has etched maker’s mark “FIRMIN & SONS, 153 STRAND & 13 CONDUIT ST, LONDON”. The correct scabbard has decoration of naval knots attaching sword rings and the drag has intertwined snakes, which is unique to this pattern. The hilt on this sword is decorated in the basket with cotton and tobacco surrounding an oval medallion with a fluted anchor superimposed over crossed cannons. Shark skin grip is wrapped with triple wire protected by a backstrap representing a sea serpent or dolphin with a scaled back. Very rarely are these swords ever seen in such high condition and this is no doubt the finest specimen we have ever offered; though a very fine example made by Mole with South Carolina agents marking was sold on these floors in the Fall of 2012. CONDITION: Blade exhibits most all of its orig luster, etched panels are bright and clear, as can be seen in photos, with small scattered areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Brass hilt and backstrap retain about 90% of their orig gilt with scattered areas of staining, as can be seen in photos. Shark skin grip is complete, showing light wear at the high spots. Copper wire is complete and tight. Scabbard is sound and solid retaining most of its original black dyed surface, there is a weak area with crazing and scuffing at junction of scabbard body and drag. Scabbard mounts retain about 60-70% orig gilt with scattered storage scratches. 8-76403 JS (40,000-50,000) – Lot 1405 Click here to view provenance 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 FINE CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD.