2229

$9,200.00

VERY RARE AND FINE BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND VA ENGINEER’S SWORD.

This very fine NCO style sword has been identified in different references as Conning, but most like it is a product of Boyle, Gamble & MacFee, Richmond VA as it so closely matches in hilt, pommel, grip & blade styles to several of their scarce patterns. The scabbard, which is made from lapped construction with brazed seam, has unique tall brass throat collar which is thought by some to be a product of Louis Froelich or Boyle & Gamble. Regardless who made this fine Confederate sword, we feel based on overall quality & characteristics, it is indeed a Richmond product. Since only a few are known, and there were so few Confederate Engineers, this traditional collector’s legend makes sense. This is probably the finest specimen of this pattern known, being all orig with complete, fine scabbard, full leather grip, retaining discernible etching on blade. This sword would be difficult to ever upgrade for the Confederate sword collector. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Quillion & branch of guard both bent down, “as found”. 31-1/2″ blade has distinct double edged point which has been on this sword for a very long time, not typically seen. Blade is overall gray with areas of staining & pitting. Etched geometric and vine patterns mostly discernible. Leather grip and wire wrap are complete & orig with wear & scuffing to high areas. Scabbard body retains what appears to be orig black paint though chipping & worn through at high areas. Brass hilt, pommel & scabbard mounts have old polish and varnish typical of burnishing antiques in the early days of collecting. Varnish has darkened leaving a brass patina. 50009-2 JS (12,000-15,000) – Lot 2229

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Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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