CASED HIGH GRADE AMES SWORD OF GEN. PHILIP STANHOPE.

CASED HIGH GRADE AMES SWORD OF GEN. PHILIP STANHOPE. Gen. Stanhope answered Lincoln’s call within a month of the bombardment of Fort Sumter as Captain of the US 12th Inf. Stanhope was wounded and taken prisoner at the Battle of Gaines’ Mill on June 27, 1862. He was prisoner of war at the notorious Libby Prison in Richmond, VA, was exchanged in Aug. 1862 and was soon made Col. of the 2nd Cincinnati Vol. The Cincinnati Vol. defended Cincinnati and Covington, KY during Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s raids. Stanhope saw further service in KY and finally commanding a battalion of volunteers in the advance to Port Royal, VA. On the staff of Gen. Getty in various VA. operations Stanhope commanded regiment near Petersburg, VA. Then Col. of the newly formed 55th KY Inf., Stanhope took part in operations in late 1864 and early 1865 in KY. Near wars end in April 1865, Stanhope rejoined the 12th US Inf. and commanded the post of Norfolk, VA. There is a massive archive of documents concerning provenance and history of Stanhope and this sword which accompanies. This sword is the highest grade of Ames M-1850 Foot Officer’s sword with solid, gold plated brass scabbard with elaborate engraved panels and high relief decoration. The 30-1/2″ blade is in near new condition with the fanciest Ames “spider web” etching in 22″ panels. Casing retains both orig scabbards in near new condition. The field scabbard made of browned steel with typical gold plated staff and field mounts. Casing beautifully presents sword and both scabbards, which is a very rare Ames product. Both scabbards and sword are maker marked. It is most unusual to see a Foot Officer’s sword given to a Gen., but this foot is of the highest grade, having extra chasing and engraving on the pommel and hilt, beautifully matching the presentation scabbard given to Stanhope by his staff at Camp Wallace KY, Sept. 19, 1862. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: Sword overall is in very fine condition retaining most of its orig shine and plating. The 30-1/2″ blade is bright retaining most of all of its origl luster with small areas of staining. 21″ etched panels are crisp, all discernible and are rarely seen better as can be seen in photos. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts on both scabbards retain most all of there original gilting, though scabbard body on presentation scabbard retains 90% of its orig plate with chocolate brown patina where plating is worn. Shark skin grip has typical separation where ends meet from shrinkage with age. Gilted, twisted brass wire is complete and tight. Sword case has areas of wear and slight reductions to blue velvet lining. Hinges and lock are intact and sound, wood body retains most of its orig varnish with scattered areas of staining and scratching. 4-46921 JS91 (25,000-35,000)

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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	2018	$0.00	CASED HIGH GRADE AMES SWORD OF GEN. PHILIP STANHOPE. Gen. Stanhope answered Lincoln’s call within a month of the bombardment of Fort Sumter as Captain of the US 12th Inf. Stanhope was wounded and taken prisoner at the Battle of Gaines’ Mill on June 27, 1862. He was prisoner of war at the notorious Libby Prison in Richmond, VA, was exchanged in Aug. 1862 and was soon made Col. of the 2nd Cincinnati Vol. The Cincinnati Vol. defended Cincinnati and Covington, KY during Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan’s raids. Stanhope saw further service in KY and finally commanding a battalion of volunteers in the advance to Port Royal, VA. On the staff of Gen. Getty in various VA. operations Stanhope commanded regiment near Petersburg, VA. Then Col. of the newly formed 55th KY Inf., Stanhope took part in operations in late 1864 and early 1865 in KY. Near wars end in April 1865, Stanhope rejoined the 12th US Inf. and commanded the post of Norfolk, VA. There is a massive archive of documents concerning provenance and history of Stanhope and this sword which accompanies. This sword is the highest grade of Ames M-1850 Foot Officer’s sword with solid, gold plated brass scabbard with elaborate engraved panels and high relief decoration. The 30-1/2″ blade is in near new condition with the fanciest Ames “spider web” etching in 22″ panels. Casing retains both orig scabbards in near new condition. The field scabbard made of browned steel with typical gold plated staff and field mounts. Casing beautifully presents sword and both scabbards, which is a very rare Ames product. Both scabbards and sword are maker marked. It is most unusual to see a Foot Officer’s sword given to a Gen., but this foot is of the highest grade, having extra chasing and engraving on the pommel and hilt, beautifully matching the presentation scabbard given to Stanhope by his staff at Camp Wallace KY, Sept. 19, 1862. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: Sword overall is in very fine condition retaining most of its orig shine and plating. The 30-1/2″ blade is bright retaining most of all of its origl luster with small areas of staining. 21″ etched panels are crisp, all discernible and are rarely seen better as can be seen in photos. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts on both scabbards retain most all of there original gilting, though scabbard body on presentation scabbard retains 90% of its orig plate with chocolate brown patina where plating is worn. Shark skin grip has typical separation where ends meet from shrinkage with age. Gilted, twisted brass wire is complete and tight. Sword case has areas of wear and slight reductions to blue velvet lining. Hinges and lock are intact and sound, wood body retains most of its orig varnish with scattered areas of staining and scratching. 4-46921 JS91 (25,000-35,000) 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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