PRESENTATION SWORD OF GENERAL JOSEPH CARR.

PRESENTATION SWORD OF GENERAL JOSEPH CARR. This is a most unusual pattern, being European, probably French-made for the American market, with a cruciform guard in shape of 6” spread-winged eagle. 30-1/2” dbl edged blade with central fuller is etched with military motifs, including crossed flags and American eagle. Pommel is of knight’s head with fully sculptured eagle on top. Sharkskin grip has fancy, triple-branched wire. Scabbard mounts are decorated in raised relief with top two mounts having identical sprays of military arms. Drag is decorated with foliate design. Ring mounts have a most unusual feature of human hands holding the hanging rings. Crossguard has presentation “To Gen. Joseph B. Carr from his friends Sept. 7, 62”. Sword is illustrated in American Swords and Sword Makers, Vol. 2 by Richard H. Bezdek. Brig. Gen. Carr originally entered the service May 1861 as Col. of the 2nd NY Volunteers. He commanded this unit at early engagements of the War, including Bethel, Fair Oaks. He commanded the 2nd New Jersey Brigade at Malvern Hill and distinguished himself at that battle. On Sept. 7, 1862, he was commissioned Brig. General for gallant and meritorious services in the field. Coincidentally, the date of this presentation corresponds to the date of his field promotion. He later served at many other major battles in the Eastern Theatre, including 2nd Bull Run, Chantilly, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and the Richmond Campaign and Petersburg. At war’s end, he was brevetted Major General. He left the service Oct. 1865. After the war, Carr served in various administrative posts in the state of New York, including being Secretary of State for three terms. He also ran for Governor of New York in 1885. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with areas of black staining. 18” etched panels are all discernible, though weak in areas from cleaning. Sharkskin grip is very good with wear and flaking to high spots. Copper wire wrap is complete. Brass scabbard, scabbard mounts, hilt, and pommel are very good with traces of gilt remaining in protected areas. Chain connecting pommel to crossguards is replaced. 4-31586 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1353	$9,775.00	PRESENTATION SWORD OF GENERAL JOSEPH CARR. This is a most unusual pattern, being European, probably French-made for the American market, with a cruciform guard in shape of 6” spread-winged eagle. 30-1/2” dbl edged blade with central fuller is etched with military motifs, including crossed flags and American eagle. Pommel is of knight’s head with fully sculptured eagle on top. Sharkskin grip has fancy, triple-branched wire. Scabbard mounts are decorated in raised relief with top two mounts having identical sprays of military arms. Drag is decorated with foliate design. Ring mounts have a most unusual feature of human hands holding the hanging rings. Crossguard has presentation “To Gen. Joseph B. Carr from his friends Sept. 7, 62”. Sword is illustrated in American Swords and Sword Makers, Vol. 2 by Richard H. Bezdek. Brig. Gen. Carr originally entered the service May 1861 as Col. of the 2nd NY Volunteers. He commanded this unit at early engagements of the War, including Bethel, Fair Oaks. He commanded the 2nd New Jersey Brigade at Malvern Hill and distinguished himself at that battle. On Sept. 7, 1862, he was commissioned Brig. General for gallant and meritorious services in the field. Coincidentally, the date of this presentation corresponds to the date of his field promotion. He later served at many other major battles in the Eastern Theatre, including 2nd Bull Run, Chantilly, Chancellorsville, Fredericksburg, Gettysburg, and the Richmond Campaign and Petersburg. At war’s end, he was brevetted Major General. He left the service Oct. 1865. After the war, Carr served in various administrative posts in the state of New York, including being Secretary of State for three terms. He also ran for Governor of New York in 1885. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with areas of black staining. 18” etched panels are all discernible, though weak in areas from cleaning. Sharkskin grip is very good with wear and flaking to high spots. Copper wire wrap is complete. Brass scabbard, scabbard mounts, hilt, and pommel are very good with traces of gilt remaining in protected areas. Chain connecting pommel to crossguards is replaced. 4-31586 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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