HIGH GRADE CARVED IVORY STATUARY GRIP CIVIL WAR STAFF OFFICERS SWORD WITH DAMASCUS BLADE.

Beautiful Civil War non-regulation presentation grade Staff & Field Officer’s sword with intricately relief carved full standing ivory Lady Liberty. Carved ivory sword handles during the Civil War are the rarest and most expensive (war time) and sought after of all other materials and this is a beautiful example with intricate chased hilt design of an eagle attacking a rattlesnake among intertwined letters “US” and full relief Lady Liberty head peering from the pommel. This sword is no doubt a product of Clauberg though blade has agent marking of “HORSTMANN & SONS / PHILADELPHIA”. The blade was rarely seen full Damascus with gold background, etched patriotic panels and 6-1/2″ panel reading “BE JUST AND FEAR NOT”. PROVENANCE: Ex-Richard Johnson Collection, Chicago; Pictured on pg 337 of “Civil War Army Swords” by John H. Thillmann, 2008. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine overall. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip is sound, well fit with good patina. Hilt and pommel retain 80-90% orig gold. Raised relief scabbard mounts retain similar amounts of gold plate, though thinning. German silver scabbard body is sound with a few shallow dents and scratches and remnants of an old varnish. The 32-1/2″ full Damascus blade is quite fine with light staining, retaining 90%+ orig gold backgrounds, though thinning. Etched panels retain most of their bright luster with light staining. You won’t find any Civil War swords much “flashier” than this. 50627-4 JS (8,000-12,000) IVORY – Lot 4401

Auction: Firearms - October 2016

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
	4401	$9,200.00	HIGH GRADE CARVED IVORY STATUARY GRIP CIVIL WAR STAFF OFFICERS SWORD WITH DAMASCUS BLADE. Beautiful Civil War non-regulation presentation grade Staff & Field Officer’s sword with intricately relief carved full standing ivory Lady Liberty. Carved ivory sword handles during the Civil War are the rarest and most expensive (war time) and sought after of all other materials and this is a beautiful example with intricate chased hilt design of an eagle attacking a rattlesnake among intertwined letters “US” and full relief Lady Liberty head peering from the pommel. This sword is no doubt a product of Clauberg though blade has agent marking of “HORSTMANN & SONS / PHILADELPHIA”. The blade was rarely seen full Damascus with gold background, etched patriotic panels and 6-1/2″ panel reading “BE JUST AND FEAR NOT”. PROVENANCE: Ex-Richard Johnson Collection, Chicago; Pictured on pg 337 of “Civil War Army Swords” by John H. Thillmann, 2008. Special Note: This item(s) contains plant or animal properties that may be covered by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). We have taken care to ensure that this item(s) meets the standard for sale under the ESA. However, certain states and other countries have laws that are more restrictive than the ESA. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that it is lawful to purchase or transport this item(s) into their state, and to obtain the necessary import and export approvals. Delay or failure to obtain any such permit or approval does not relieve the buyer of paying for the item(s) and consummating the purchase. CONDITION: Fine overall. “Certifiable antique elephant ivory” grip is sound, well fit with good patina. Hilt and pommel retain 80-90% orig gold. Raised relief scabbard mounts retain similar amounts of gold plate, though thinning. German silver scabbard body is sound with a few shallow dents and scratches and remnants of an old varnish. The 32-1/2″ full Damascus blade is quite fine with light staining, retaining 90%+ orig gold backgrounds, though thinning. Etched panels retain most of their bright luster with light staining. You won’t find any Civil War swords much “flashier” than this. 50627-4 JS (8,000-12,000) IVORY – Lot 4401 Auction: Firearms - October 2016 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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HIGH GRADE CARVED IVORY STATUARY GRIP CIVIL WAR STAFF OFFICERS SWORD WITH DAMASCUS BLADE.