HIGH GRADE CARVED IVORY GRIP PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER.

HIGH GRADE CARVED IVORY GRIP PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. Ivory grip swords are among the rarest of American swords from the Civil War era, especially cavalry officer’s, and this grip has unusual carved panoply of arms in relief and also has a panoply of arms cast into the guard and the three-dimensional face of Lady Liberty adorns the face of the pommel. The silvered scabbard is decorated with cast, repousse, and engraved renditions of grapes, grape vines, and grape leaves. There is laurel decoration on back of sword rings which match similar laurel decorations at top crown of pommel. The blade is beautifully etched and contains the motto “FOR UNION AND LIBERTY” once in a ribbon below an eagle’s head and then on opposite side of blade in a large 6″ panel. This sword has an engraved presentation to Lt. Col. John L. McGee of the Third West Virginia cavalry. McGee entered service as Captain in 1861 in the 1st Virginia Cavalry. He transferred in February of 1862 as Major in the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, was promoted to Lt. Colonel in October 1864 and finally was made full colonel March 10th of 1865. McGee and the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry saw action mostly in the Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia but were present at the Battle of Gettysburg. Carved ivory cavalry officer’s sabers are a rare commodity. This is a fine example of a presented example in fine complete condition. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: Sword is very good to fine overall. The massive 36″ blade is bright overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. 17″ panels are deeply etched and all discernible. Silver-colored scabbard is sound and solid with scattered stains and areas of pitting. Engraved inscription is crisp and discernible as can be seen in pictures. The ivory grip is sound, solid, and complete with normally encountered aged cracks. Ivory has a yellow/white patina. Brass hilt, pommel, and scabbard mounts have brass patina with scattered areas of staining and about 50% of original gilt remains. 4-46916 JS (30,000-40,000)

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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	2017	$0.00	HIGH GRADE CARVED IVORY GRIP PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. Ivory grip swords are among the rarest of American swords from the Civil War era, especially cavalry officer’s, and this grip has unusual carved panoply of arms in relief and also has a panoply of arms cast into the guard and the three-dimensional face of Lady Liberty adorns the face of the pommel. The silvered scabbard is decorated with cast, repousse, and engraved renditions of grapes, grape vines, and grape leaves. There is laurel decoration on back of sword rings which match similar laurel decorations at top crown of pommel. The blade is beautifully etched and contains the motto “FOR UNION AND LIBERTY” once in a ribbon below an eagle’s head and then on opposite side of blade in a large 6″ panel. This sword has an engraved presentation to Lt. Col. John L. McGee of the Third West Virginia cavalry. McGee entered service as Captain in 1861 in the 1st Virginia Cavalry. He transferred in February of 1862 as Major in the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry, was promoted to Lt. Colonel in October 1864 and finally was made full colonel March 10th of 1865. McGee and the 3rd West Virginia Cavalry saw action mostly in the Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia but were present at the Battle of Gettysburg. Carved ivory cavalry officer’s sabers are a rare commodity. This is a fine example of a presented example in fine complete condition. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: Sword is very good to fine overall. The massive 36″ blade is bright overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. 17″ panels are deeply etched and all discernible. Silver-colored scabbard is sound and solid with scattered stains and areas of pitting. Engraved inscription is crisp and discernible as can be seen in pictures. The ivory grip is sound, solid, and complete with normally encountered aged cracks. Ivory has a yellow/white patina. Brass hilt, pommel, and scabbard mounts have brass patina with scattered areas of staining and about 50% of original gilt remains. 4-46916 JS (30,000-40,000) 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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