RARE HENRY SAUERBIER PRESENTATION SWORD TO GENERAL W. W. MORRIS.

RARE HENRY SAUERBIER PRESENTATION SWORD TO GENERAL W. W. MORRIS. This sword, like products of this artistic Newark, NJ maker, utilize “Mother of pearl” in mountings and this sword exhibits seven mother-of-pearl slabs carved and inset into medallions in scabbard. The pommel of sword shows a bust of a U.S. Staff Officer. General William Walton Morris entered service 5-14-1861 as Lt. Col. of US 4th Light Artillery and 11-1-1861 Colonel of 2nd US Light Artillery. Morris was Brevetted Brig-General 6-9-1862 and Maj-General 12-10-1865. He died 12-11-1865 at Ft. McHenry, MD. Morris was a military man. He graduated from West Point in 1820 and had 3 sons, also Union Officers during the Civil War. He fought in the Seminole Wars 1836-37 and was cited for gallantry against the Indians. He served during the Mexican War with the artillery. His assignment prior to war was in Baltimore at Ft. McHenry where he quilled the rioting among Confederate sympathizers in Baltimore April 19, 1861, by firing his cannon on the rioters! Morris served at his post at Ft. McHenry until his death 12-11-1865. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: This sword is in very good fine condition. Sharkskin grip is complete and intact along with original brass wire wrap. There is some wear to high areas with minor chipping and staining. The 31″ double-edged blade retains most of its original luster and shine with scattered areas of staining and pitting. 20″ etched panels with various patriotic and floral motifs are easily discerned. The high relief scabbard mounts contain seven separate mother-of-pearl medallions the largest being 2″ with US and a star, other medallions include patriotic motifs of a five-pointed star, a shield, George Washington’s head, two Masonic, and a smiling man-in-the moon surrounded by stars. All carvings are done in relief. 4-46911 JS84 (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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	2023	$0.00	RARE HENRY SAUERBIER PRESENTATION SWORD TO GENERAL W. W. MORRIS. This sword, like products of this artistic Newark, NJ maker, utilize “Mother of pearl” in mountings and this sword exhibits seven mother-of-pearl slabs carved and inset into medallions in scabbard. The pommel of sword shows a bust of a U.S. Staff Officer. General William Walton Morris entered service 5-14-1861 as Lt. Col. of US 4th Light Artillery and 11-1-1861 Colonel of 2nd US Light Artillery. Morris was Brevetted Brig-General 6-9-1862 and Maj-General 12-10-1865. He died 12-11-1865 at Ft. McHenry, MD. Morris was a military man. He graduated from West Point in 1820 and had 3 sons, also Union Officers during the Civil War. He fought in the Seminole Wars 1836-37 and was cited for gallantry against the Indians. He served during the Mexican War with the artillery. His assignment prior to war was in Baltimore at Ft. McHenry where he quilled the rioting among Confederate sympathizers in Baltimore April 19, 1861, by firing his cannon on the rioters! Morris served at his post at Ft. McHenry until his death 12-11-1865. PROVENANCE: Kevin Hoffman Collection. CONDITION: This sword is in very good fine condition. Sharkskin grip is complete and intact along with original brass wire wrap. There is some wear to high areas with minor chipping and staining. The 31″ double-edged blade retains most of its original luster and shine with scattered areas of staining and pitting. 20″ etched panels with various patriotic and floral motifs are easily discerned. The high relief scabbard mounts contain seven separate mother-of-pearl medallions the largest being 2″ with US and a star, other medallions include patriotic motifs of a five-pointed star, a shield, George Washington’s head, two Masonic, and a smiling man-in-the moon surrounded by stars. All carvings are done in relief. 4-46911 JS84 (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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