PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR AMES STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.

Most unusual sword with an Ames marked solid brass engraved scabbard with presentation to Lieutenant in Massachusetts Heavy Artillery and sword is made by Collins & Company of Hartford, CT. with eagle head quillion with ruby colored eyes we have no doubt this sword was worn in this configuration and it is not the first Civil War “marriage” of a Collins staff sword and a high grade Ames brass scabbard. We can not speculate as to what vendor was selling these two products together as there is no agent marking on sword blade, there is only an empty panel where it would have been. Blade is 32″ and fits scabbard perfectly and nests against orig red felt washer showing staining that it is always been together. A magnificent example retaining most of its orig gold plating on sword and scabbard and a beautifully etched blade with patriotic motifs done in the finest style with extremely long 24″ panels. Lieutenant H. J. Reed is actually misspelled in presentation. The only officer with last name of Reed in the 2nd Mass HA was Henry W. Reed who was indeed promoted to lieutenant on December 7, 1863 which matches presentation on sword. Henry W. Reed entered service as a private in September of 1861 in the 25th Mass Inf. The 25th Mass was in the Dept of North Carolina as was the 2nd Mass HA. Lt. Reed stayed in the service until being mustered out in September of 1865 in Wilmington, NC. PROVENANCE: Yarmouth Estate. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Scabbard retains about 90% orig gilt. Hilt and pommel retain about 50% orig gilt. Blade retains 90%+ orig luster with scattered areas of staining and rust. 4-53504 JS25 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3263

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	3263	$4,025.00	PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR AMES STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. Most unusual sword with an Ames marked solid brass engraved scabbard with presentation to Lieutenant in Massachusetts Heavy Artillery and sword is made by Collins & Company of Hartford, CT. with eagle head quillion with ruby colored eyes we have no doubt this sword was worn in this configuration and it is not the first Civil War “marriage” of a Collins staff sword and a high grade Ames brass scabbard. We can not speculate as to what vendor was selling these two products together as there is no agent marking on sword blade, there is only an empty panel where it would have been. Blade is 32″ and fits scabbard perfectly and nests against orig red felt washer showing staining that it is always been together. A magnificent example retaining most of its orig gold plating on sword and scabbard and a beautifully etched blade with patriotic motifs done in the finest style with extremely long 24″ panels. Lieutenant H. J. Reed is actually misspelled in presentation. The only officer with last name of Reed in the 2nd Mass HA was Henry W. Reed who was indeed promoted to lieutenant on December 7, 1863 which matches presentation on sword. Henry W. Reed entered service as a private in September of 1861 in the 25th Mass Inf. The 25th Mass was in the Dept of North Carolina as was the 2nd Mass HA. Lt. Reed stayed in the service until being mustered out in September of 1865 in Wilmington, NC. PROVENANCE: Yarmouth Estate. CONDITION: Very fine overall. Scabbard retains about 90% orig gilt. Hilt and pommel retain about 50% orig gilt. Blade retains 90%+ orig luster with scattered areas of staining and rust. 4-53504 JS25 (4,000-6,000) – Lot 3263 Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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PRESENTATION CIVIL WAR AMES STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.