VERY FINE CIVIL WAR AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF EDWARD DRAKE, 12TH NEW YORK INFANTRY.

Regulation 1850 foot officer’s sword with 30-1/2″ bright, frosty etched blade with typical American motifs, firm marked “AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS”. Top mount is inscribed “MAJOR EDWARD DRAKE / SYRACUSE, NY / 1861-1863”. Drake enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant., April 30, 1861 into Company I, 12th NY Infantry and mustered out June 14, 1863, obviously with several promotions in between. CONDITION: This sword is about as nice “as found” as you will find with complete sharkskin and twisted wire grip. Scabbard mounts and hilt have traces of gilt with an overall medium mustard patina. Blade as noted is very fine, retaining virtually all of its orig luster with only light staining and light scratching. Scabbard body is sound and solid, retaining most of its orig polish with light craquelure. 52865-51 JS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3090

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	3090	$2,875.00	VERY FINE CIVIL WAR AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF EDWARD DRAKE, 12TH NEW YORK INFANTRY. Regulation 1850 foot officer’s sword with 30-1/2″ bright, frosty etched blade with typical American motifs, firm marked “AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS”. Top mount is inscribed “MAJOR EDWARD DRAKE / SYRACUSE, NY / 1861-1863”. Drake enlisted as a 2nd Lieutenant., April 30, 1861 into Company I, 12th NY Infantry and mustered out June 14, 1863, obviously with several promotions in between. CONDITION: This sword is about as nice “as found” as you will find with complete sharkskin and twisted wire grip. Scabbard mounts and hilt have traces of gilt with an overall medium mustard patina. Blade as noted is very fine, retaining virtually all of its orig luster with only light staining and light scratching. Scabbard body is sound and solid, retaining most of its orig polish with light craquelure. 52865-51 JS (1,000-1,500) – Lot 3090 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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VERY FINE CIVIL WAR AMES FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD OF EDWARD DRAKE, 12TH NEW YORK INFANTRY.