RARE CONFEDERATE “A.H. DEWITT” “SNAKES IN GUARD” FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

SN NSN. A.H. Dewitt is best known for his coin silver produced in antebellum Columbus, GA however when the war began he was selling swords of a unique pattern showing intertwined rattle snakes in the guard in place of the floral decoration used by the North. This is a very fine example with smooth blade and orig grip with accompanying leather covered wood scabbard that fits sword well. Dewitt is typically known to use wood core scabbards almost exclusively. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Blade measures 30″ with unstopped fuller just over 1-1/8″ wide and .38″ at ricasso. Blade is mottled gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Last half inch of blade tip is darker and a bit more pitted, probably from tip of scabbard being broken and point protruding (fairly often seen in Civil War swords). Grip retains 95% of its black dyed leather grip wrap and its orig twisted brass wire. Grip and hilt are a bit loose due to loss of protective leather washer (which can easily be restored). Hilt and pommel exhibit an “as found” mustard/green patina. Accompanying scabbard has darker red patina on throat and middle mount. Drag has even a darker patina and appears from a different sword though an orig Civil War foot drag with leather repair evident at top of drag. Scabbard body has numerous scrapes, scratches and other blemishes. There is apparent redying on leather scabbard body especially at repair near drag. Sword itself has no apparent restoration. 4-54267 JS221 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3278

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
	3278	$9,775.00	RARE CONFEDERATE “A.H. DEWITT” “SNAKES IN GUARD” FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. SN NSN. A.H. Dewitt is best known for his coin silver produced in antebellum Columbus, GA however when the war began he was selling swords of a unique pattern showing intertwined rattle snakes in the guard in place of the floral decoration used by the North. This is a very fine example with smooth blade and orig grip with accompanying leather covered wood scabbard that fits sword well. Dewitt is typically known to use wood core scabbards almost exclusively. PROVENANCE: Greene Museum of Southern History. CONDITION: Blade measures 30″ with unstopped fuller just over 1-1/8″ wide and .38″ at ricasso. Blade is mottled gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Last half inch of blade tip is darker and a bit more pitted, probably from tip of scabbard being broken and point protruding (fairly often seen in Civil War swords). Grip retains 95% of its black dyed leather grip wrap and its orig twisted brass wire. Grip and hilt are a bit loose due to loss of protective leather washer (which can easily be restored). Hilt and pommel exhibit an “as found” mustard/green patina. Accompanying scabbard has darker red patina on throat and middle mount. Drag has even a darker patina and appears from a different sword though an orig Civil War foot drag with leather repair evident at top of drag. Scabbard body has numerous scrapes, scratches and other blemishes. There is apparent redying on leather scabbard body especially at repair near drag. Sword itself has no apparent restoration. 4-54267 JS221 (6,000-9,000) – Lot 3278 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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RARE CONFEDERATE “A.H. DEWITT” “SNAKES IN GUARD” FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.