CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This Confederate sword was possibly made in New Orleans. We believe this to be a New Orleans-made sword due to the split pommel and scalloped scabbard mounts. Though the sword blade is not typically New Orleans, it is a classic, hand-forged, 30″, unstopped, fullered blade. The blade is hand-forged, showing the typical waves in the blade. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate foot officer’s sword. Single, unstopped, fuller blade. Appears to be product of James Conning of Mobile, Alabama. Scabbard has leather replaced. Mounts are original.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Brass hilt still retains strong traces of orig gilt. Blade is gray/bright with areas of staining and pitting. Tip of blade is bent. Grip leather and wire appear replaced. Scabbard leather is replaced, though mounts appear orig. Scabbard mounts have been cleaned, polished, and recolored. 4-31389 JS10 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1172	$4,887.00	CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This Confederate sword was possibly made in New Orleans. We believe this to be a New Orleans-made sword due to the split pommel and scalloped scabbard mounts. Though the sword blade is not typically New Orleans, it is a classic, hand-forged, 30″, unstopped, fullered blade. The blade is hand-forged, showing the typical waves in the blade. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate foot officer’s sword. Single, unstopped, fuller blade. Appears to be product of James Conning of Mobile, Alabama. Scabbard has leather replaced. Mounts are original.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Brass hilt still retains strong traces of orig gilt. Blade is gray/bright with areas of staining and pitting. Tip of blade is bent. Grip leather and wire appear replaced. Scabbard leather is replaced, though mounts appear orig. Scabbard mounts have been cleaned, polished, and recolored. 4-31389 JS10 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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