CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD.

CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD. 18-1/4″ dbl-edged blade. Cast hilt with concentric rings. These swords are thought to have been made in Macon, Georgia. Similar swords marked “E. J. Johnston” have very similar hilts. This particular unmarked example has good patina to hilt and blade. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown with pitting, old sharpening, and grinding marks. Hilt exhibits rich patina. 4-31474 JS12 (1,500-2,000)

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
	1179	$1,725.00	CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD. 18-1/4″ dbl-edged blade. Cast hilt with concentric rings. These swords are thought to have been made in Macon, Georgia. Similar swords marked “E. J. Johnston” have very similar hilts. This particular unmarked example has good patina to hilt and blade. PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown with pitting, old sharpening, and grinding marks. Hilt exhibits rich patina. 4-31474 JS12 (1,500-2,000) 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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