FINE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF LT. MORTIMER HOPKINS, 3RD MICHIGAN CAVALRY.

This sword has the most unusual presentation plate that runs a full 7″ between sword mounts and is inscribed “TO / LIEUT / M.L. HOPKINS / QUARTERMASTER / 3RD MICH CAVALRY / FROM / TIMO EASTMAN / H. PENNOYER / J.W. HOPKINS…….”. An amazing presentation listing 20 different presenters. Lt. Hopkins no doubt had a lot of friends. He enlisted September 7, 1861 at Grand Rapids and was commissioned October 21, 1861 and was mustered out June 1, 1862. Sword is a pattern 1840 cavalry officer’s with engraved pommel and guard with patriotic shield on quillon. 35″ blade has 22″ etched patriotic American panels including motto “UNION AND VICTORY”. CONDITION: Very good overall. Leather grip is intact with triple wire wrap, still retaining orig protective washer. Blade overall is grey/bright with crisp etched panels. Scabbard body retains some orig brown finish, brass mounts and hilt, cleaned with traces of gilt in protected areas and overall a medium mustard patina. One screw is missing from throat mount. 52865-62 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3084

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
	3084	$3,450.00	FINE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF LT. MORTIMER HOPKINS, 3RD MICHIGAN CAVALRY. This sword has the most unusual presentation plate that runs a full 7″ between sword mounts and is inscribed “TO / LIEUT / M.L. HOPKINS / QUARTERMASTER / 3RD MICH CAVALRY / FROM / TIMO EASTMAN / H. PENNOYER / J.W. HOPKINS…….”. An amazing presentation listing 20 different presenters. Lt. Hopkins no doubt had a lot of friends. He enlisted September 7, 1861 at Grand Rapids and was commissioned October 21, 1861 and was mustered out June 1, 1862. Sword is a pattern 1840 cavalry officer’s with engraved pommel and guard with patriotic shield on quillon. 35″ blade has 22″ etched patriotic American panels including motto “UNION AND VICTORY”. CONDITION: Very good overall. Leather grip is intact with triple wire wrap, still retaining orig protective washer. Blade overall is grey/bright with crisp etched panels. Scabbard body retains some orig brown finish, brass mounts and hilt, cleaned with traces of gilt in protected areas and overall a medium mustard patina. One screw is missing from throat mount. 52865-62 JS (2,000-3,000) – Lot 3084 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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FINE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER OF LT. MORTIMER HOPKINS, 3RD MICHIGAN CAVALRY.