CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD MARKED COURTNEY & TENNENT, CHARLESTON, SC.

CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD MARKED COURTNEY & TENNENT, CHARLESTON, SC. This is among the finest examples of a very rare Confederate regulation pattern sword with probably less than 20 examples known. This sword retains almost all of its orig gilt and luster. The 29-1/2″ blade exhibits 15″ to 17″ etched panels showing cotton plants and patriot naval motifs such as crossed cannons superimposed over a fluted anchor and a Confederate first national flag superimposed over a fluted anchor. This sword also has a well struck agent’s mark “COURTNEY & TENNET, CHARLESTON, SC.” The correct scabbard has decoration of naval knots attaching sword rings and the drag has intertwined snakes, which is unique to this pattern. The hilt on this sword is decorated in the basket with cotton and tobacco surrounding an oval medallion with a fluted anchor superimposed over crossed cannons. Shark skin grip is wrapped with triple wire protected by a backstrap representing a sea serpent or dolphin with a scaled back. Very rarely are these swords ever seen in such high condition and this is no doubt the finest specimen to ever come to auction. PROVENANCE: Private Southern collection CONDITION: Blade exhibits most all of its orig luster, etched panels are bright and clear, as can be seen in photos, with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass hilt and backstrap retain close to all of their orig gilt with scattered areas of staining, as can be seen in photos. Shark skin grip is complete, showing wear at the high spots. Wire is complete and tight. Scabbard is sound and solid, though there is one weak area and 3/4″ cut between drag and middle mount. Scabbard mounts retain about 30-40% orig gilt with scattered storage scratches and one small dent in top mount. 4-46528 JS13 (40,000-50,000)

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
	2032	$56,350.00	CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD MARKED COURTNEY & TENNENT, CHARLESTON, SC. This is among the finest examples of a very rare Confederate regulation pattern sword with probably less than 20 examples known. This sword retains almost all of its orig gilt and luster. The 29-1/2″ blade exhibits 15″ to 17″ etched panels showing cotton plants and patriot naval motifs such as crossed cannons superimposed over a fluted anchor and a Confederate first national flag superimposed over a fluted anchor. This sword also has a well struck agent’s mark “COURTNEY & TENNET, CHARLESTON, SC.” The correct scabbard has decoration of naval knots attaching sword rings and the drag has intertwined snakes, which is unique to this pattern. The hilt on this sword is decorated in the basket with cotton and tobacco surrounding an oval medallion with a fluted anchor superimposed over crossed cannons. Shark skin grip is wrapped with triple wire protected by a backstrap representing a sea serpent or dolphin with a scaled back. Very rarely are these swords ever seen in such high condition and this is no doubt the finest specimen to ever come to auction. PROVENANCE: Private Southern collection CONDITION: Blade exhibits most all of its orig luster, etched panels are bright and clear, as can be seen in photos, with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Brass hilt and backstrap retain close to all of their orig gilt with scattered areas of staining, as can be seen in photos. Shark skin grip is complete, showing wear at the high spots. Wire is complete and tight. Scabbard is sound and solid, though there is one weak area and 3/4″ cut between drag and middle mount. Scabbard mounts retain about 30-40% orig gilt with scattered storage scratches and one small dent in top mount. 4-46528 JS13 (40,000-50,000) 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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