HIGH GRADE JEWELED STATUE GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD TO CAPT. HENRY BRENNAN, 20TH KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS.

HIGH GRADE JEWELED STATUE GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD TO CAPT. HENRY BRENNAN, 20TH KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS. This high grade presentation sword was probably sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, New York. This same pattern appears in their Civil War catalogue. This identical sword was once part of the famous Jay Altmayer Collection & is pictured in monograph on his collection. Lady Liberty stands almost 7″ high with a helmet adorned with griffin. Lady Liberty holds a wreath in her right hand which she holds over knuckle bow. She holds a large oval shield with Medusa’s head in her left. Hilt & mounts are florally decorated with sixteen ruby colored red stones applied. Silver-plated scabbard body has large geometric etched panel, etched patriotic shield & an etched presentation panel which reads as follows: “To / Captain Henry C. Brennan / 20th Ky Vol. Infantry / for gallant & meritorious conduct in various battles / by his / LEXINGTON KY. FRIENDS”. Blade 31-3/4″ gilded blade is marked “W. CLAUBERG, SOLINGEN”. Etched panels on blade include “US”, eagle with ribbon with “E PLURIBUS UNUM” holding in talons a wreath with thirteen stars, panoply of arms & motto “WE NEVER SURRENDER”. Accompanied by a small packet of information regarding John Brennan’s Civil War service & his Unit’s history. CONDITION: Blade retains 80% orig gilt though light in areas. About 80% of frosting still present. Areas of black staining & pitting are scattered over surface of blade especially near tip. Blade retains white leather washer. Scabbard mounts are cleaned retain gilding in protected areas. Silver-plated scabbard body is very good with only a few small nicks. Several of sixteen stones & bezels are damaged & chipped. One stone is missing, hilt retains most of its orig gilding. Silver-plated Lady Liberty retains most of her orig plating. Lady Liberty’s helmet is loose due to missing screw. 4-57997 JS21 (30,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

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
	123	$36,800.00	HIGH GRADE JEWELED STATUE GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD TO CAPT. HENRY BRENNAN, 20TH KENTUCKY VOLUNTEERS. This high grade presentation sword was probably sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, New York. This same pattern appears in their Civil War catalogue. This identical sword was once part of the famous Jay Altmayer Collection & is pictured in monograph on his collection. Lady Liberty stands almost 7″ high with a helmet adorned with griffin. Lady Liberty holds a wreath in her right hand which she holds over knuckle bow. She holds a large oval shield with Medusa’s head in her left. Hilt & mounts are florally decorated with sixteen ruby colored red stones applied. Silver-plated scabbard body has large geometric etched panel, etched patriotic shield & an etched presentation panel which reads as follows: “To / Captain Henry C. Brennan / 20th Ky Vol. Infantry / for gallant & meritorious conduct in various battles / by his / LEXINGTON KY. FRIENDS”. Blade 31-3/4″ gilded blade is marked “W. CLAUBERG, SOLINGEN”. Etched panels on blade include “US”, eagle with ribbon with “E PLURIBUS UNUM” holding in talons a wreath with thirteen stars, panoply of arms & motto “WE NEVER SURRENDER”. Accompanied by a small packet of information regarding John Brennan’s Civil War service & his Unit’s history. CONDITION: Blade retains 80% orig gilt though light in areas. About 80% of frosting still present. Areas of black staining & pitting are scattered over surface of blade especially near tip. Blade retains white leather washer. Scabbard mounts are cleaned retain gilding in protected areas. Silver-plated scabbard body is very good with only a few small nicks. Several of sixteen stones & bezels are damaged & chipped. One stone is missing, hilt retains most of its orig gilding. Silver-plated Lady Liberty retains most of her orig plating. Lady Liberty’s helmet is loose due to missing screw. 4-57997 JS21 (30,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 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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