HORSTMANN SILVER GRIPPED CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

You are bidding on a beautiful high-grade Civil War officer’s sword sold by “W.H. Hortsmann & Sons, Philadelphia” and so marked on the ricasso. This beautiful sword has a shark skin scabbard with high relief embossed figural mounts, high relief casting on pommel and hilt and a deluxe sheet silver engraved grip with presentation which reads “Presented to Lieut. A.M. Clarke by his company as a token of confidence and respect.” A quick search of Civil War soldier database produces no A.M. Clarks but we do find an A.M. Clark who was from Philadelphia and was a lieutenant in the 67th Pennsylvania Infantry originally out of Philadelphia which makes him a likely recipient of this sword. The 67th Pennsylvania was originally part of the 8th Army Corp but joined the Army at Potomac in mid-1863 and took part in many of the actions in Virginia starting with Winchester, VA in June of 1863, ending at Appomattox in April of 1865. Aspah M. Clark was appointed lieutenant July 27, 1863 and was with the unit through end of war. More research should probably be done to ascertain history of Mr. Clark. Regardless, this is a scarce pattern of American Civil War foot officer’s sword with beautiful engraved silver grip and shark skin scabbard with relief mount, unique to Horstmann of Phildelphia. CONDITION: Sword is very good overall. 31-1/2″ blade is gray/white overall with 18″ etched patriotic panels on each side; protective cloth washer is still partially retained; brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts retain traces of original gilt which is very strong in protected areas of relief on hilt and figural panels on scabbard mounts. Drag and middle mount are missing their retaining screws otherwise sword is complete and orig. 4-50430 JS103 (3,750-5,750) – Lot 2272

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2272	$4,600.00	HORSTMANN SILVER GRIPPED CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a beautiful high-grade Civil War officer’s sword sold by “W.H. Hortsmann & Sons, Philadelphia” and so marked on the ricasso. This beautiful sword has a shark skin scabbard with high relief embossed figural mounts, high relief casting on pommel and hilt and a deluxe sheet silver engraved grip with presentation which reads “Presented to Lieut. A.M. Clarke by his company as a token of confidence and respect.” A quick search of Civil War soldier database produces no A.M. Clarks but we do find an A.M. Clark who was from Philadelphia and was a lieutenant in the 67th Pennsylvania Infantry originally out of Philadelphia which makes him a likely recipient of this sword. The 67th Pennsylvania was originally part of the 8th Army Corp but joined the Army at Potomac in mid-1863 and took part in many of the actions in Virginia starting with Winchester, VA in June of 1863, ending at Appomattox in April of 1865. Aspah M. Clark was appointed lieutenant July 27, 1863 and was with the unit through end of war. More research should probably be done to ascertain history of Mr. Clark. Regardless, this is a scarce pattern of American Civil War foot officer’s sword with beautiful engraved silver grip and shark skin scabbard with relief mount, unique to Horstmann of Phildelphia. CONDITION: Sword is very good overall. 31-1/2″ blade is gray/white overall with 18″ etched patriotic panels on each side; protective cloth washer is still partially retained; brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts retain traces of original gilt which is very strong in protected areas of relief on hilt and figural panels on scabbard mounts. Drag and middle mount are missing their retaining screws otherwise sword is complete and orig. 4-50430 JS103 (3,750-5,750) – Lot 2272 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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HORSTMANN SILVER GRIPPED CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.