LOT OF TWO CIVIL WAR AMES ISSUED OFFICER SWORDS.

1) Ames Model 1850 foot officer’s sword inspected and dated “1862”. This is a difficult sword to find government purchased, as most Civil War officers were volunteers and provided their own swords. This sword was regulation for company grade officers. 2) Ames Model 1840 non-commissioned officer’s sword dated “1864” and inspected “GKC”. CONDITION: 1) Good overall. Brass retains strong traces of original gilt, sharkskin grip is intact and twisted wire wrap appears complete though broken. 30-1/2″ blade is grey overall with etched patriotic panels discernible. Inspector “JH” and 1862 date on either side of ricasso. Scabbard has several breaks in leather and missing small section near drag. 2) Sword overall is very good to fine. 32″ straight blade retains most of its original luster, though near tip stained and pitted. Scabbard missing drag and bottom portion of leather scabbard. 52222-6 (800-1,200) – Lot 2054

Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017

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
	2054	$484.00	LOT OF TWO CIVIL WAR AMES ISSUED OFFICER SWORDS. 1) Ames Model 1850 foot officer’s sword inspected and dated “1862”. This is a difficult sword to find government purchased, as most Civil War officers were volunteers and provided their own swords. This sword was regulation for company grade officers. 2) Ames Model 1840 non-commissioned officer’s sword dated “1864” and inspected “GKC”. CONDITION: 1) Good overall. Brass retains strong traces of original gilt, sharkskin grip is intact and twisted wire wrap appears complete though broken. 30-1/2″ blade is grey overall with etched patriotic panels discernible. Inspector “JH” and 1862 date on either side of ricasso. Scabbard has several breaks in leather and missing small section near drag. 2) Sword overall is very good to fine. 32″ straight blade retains most of its original luster, though near tip stained and pitted. Scabbard missing drag and bottom portion of leather scabbard. 52222-6 (800-1,200) – Lot 2054 Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques Auction - August 2017 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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LOT OF TWO CIVIL WAR AMES ISSUED OFFICER SWORDS.