HIGH GRADE ROBY OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN EDWARD FISKE, 30TH MASS VOLUNTEERS.

HIGH GRADE ROBY OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN EDWARD FISKE, 30TH MASS VOLUNTEERS. This may be the finest and highest grade Christian Roby sword known. This sword is in wonderful condition retaining most all of its finish and plating along with unique features including MA. state seal cast in relief on top mount, spiral contrasting silver grip cast and chased to resemble sharkskin and unique pommel along with full blade and scabbard presentation. Edward Ambrose Fiske enlisted as a Private in Sept. 1861 at the age of 23, and five days after his enlistment he was elected 2nd Lt. He was then promoted to Capt. of CO. G on Oct. 21, 1862 and in Feb. 1865, he was brevetted to Maj. for gallant service at the Battle of Cedar Creek. The 30th MA. was a hard fighting unit having over 500 total casualties in its service is LA and VA. Fiske saw service at Baton Rouge, Port Hudson and the Sabine Pass along with other LA engagements. After LA, Fiske served under Brig. Gen. Henry Birge (who’s high grade presentation sword is being sold in previous lot) who wrote in his official report concerning Capt. Fiske at Battle of Cedar Creek where 127 men were killed or wounded and another 35 taken prisoner. “I am very greatly indebted for untiring attention to duties, performed with ability and good judgment, and bravery and action deserves special mention”. This is a fabulous sword that could never be upgraded to a real fighter from MA who served almost every day of the war. Capt. Fiske’s unit was the last Mass. Regiment to leave the service at war’s end. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. Pictured on pages 350 & 351 in John H. Tillmann’s “Civil War Army Swords”. Sword is also pictured in an article in North South Trader’s Civil War magazine, Vol. 31. No. 1, 2005; pgs 52-53. CONDITION: Sword overall is in very fine condition. The 31-1/2″ blade is bright, retaining most of its orig shine. 17-1/2″ etched panels show the highest detail and fine decoration unique to the Roby artisan “Hoyt” who signed this blade on a flag in one of the Panoply of Arms. Brass scabbard, mounts, hilt and pommel retain 95% of there orig gold plate. Silver grip is fine including dbl strands of twisted, gold plated wire. Sword retains sword knot with blue and gold decoration which is very good to fine overall with fraying and wear to cord; bouillon knot is sound and complete. 4-46914 JS92 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2013	$23,000.00	HIGH GRADE ROBY OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN EDWARD FISKE, 30TH MASS VOLUNTEERS. This may be the finest and highest grade Christian Roby sword known. This sword is in wonderful condition retaining most all of its finish and plating along with unique features including MA. state seal cast in relief on top mount, spiral contrasting silver grip cast and chased to resemble sharkskin and unique pommel along with full blade and scabbard presentation. Edward Ambrose Fiske enlisted as a Private in Sept. 1861 at the age of 23, and five days after his enlistment he was elected 2nd Lt. He was then promoted to Capt. of CO. G on Oct. 21, 1862 and in Feb. 1865, he was brevetted to Maj. for gallant service at the Battle of Cedar Creek. The 30th MA. was a hard fighting unit having over 500 total casualties in its service is LA and VA. Fiske saw service at Baton Rouge, Port Hudson and the Sabine Pass along with other LA engagements. After LA, Fiske served under Brig. Gen. Henry Birge (who’s high grade presentation sword is being sold in previous lot) who wrote in his official report concerning Capt. Fiske at Battle of Cedar Creek where 127 men were killed or wounded and another 35 taken prisoner. “I am very greatly indebted for untiring attention to duties, performed with ability and good judgment, and bravery and action deserves special mention”. This is a fabulous sword that could never be upgraded to a real fighter from MA who served almost every day of the war. Capt. Fiske’s unit was the last Mass. Regiment to leave the service at war’s end. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. Pictured on pages 350 & 351 in John H. Tillmann’s “Civil War Army Swords”. Sword is also pictured in an article in North South Trader’s Civil War magazine, Vol. 31. No. 1, 2005; pgs 52-53. CONDITION: Sword overall is in very fine condition. The 31-1/2″ blade is bright, retaining most of its orig shine. 17-1/2″ etched panels show the highest detail and fine decoration unique to the Roby artisan “Hoyt” who signed this blade on a flag in one of the Panoply of Arms. Brass scabbard, mounts, hilt and pommel retain 95% of there orig gold plate. Silver grip is fine including dbl strands of twisted, gold plated wire. Sword retains sword knot with blue and gold decoration which is very good to fine overall with fraying and wear to cord; bouillon knot is sound and complete. 4-46914 JS92 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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