RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD, L. HAIMAN, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA.

RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD, L. HAIMAN, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. Louis Haiman of Columbus, Georgia, was one of the largest Confederate sword manufacturers making many enlisted fighting swords. Officer’s swords are, however, scarce and this particular type with silver “CSA” letters cast into turn-down guard is quite rare with few examples known. Blade measures 30″ with large etched panels, including two mythical birds on either side of a shield containing “CS”. Blade is etched in a 2-1/2″ panel “L. HAIMAN & BROTHER / MANUFACTURERS COLUMBUS GA”. The grip is wrapped with patent leather with ornate double ply strand of twisted wire. The guard is beautifully gilded, highlighting applied silver “CSA” letters. The brass mounted metal scabbard is correct and orig and has a unique collared throat seen by this manufacturer. This particular pattern is thought to be the most beautiful and ornate of Confederate swords by many collectors and rarely offered. PROVENANCE: Texas family – 1980’s, private southern collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/white with scattered staining and pitting and old cleaning. Panels are deeply etched and easily discerned. Leather grip is complete, as is twisted wire wrap. Hilt retains 60-70% of its original gold gilt. The name “Cody” is prominently scratched at bottom of guard, which probably represented the original owner’s name. The scabbard has scattered areas of staining and pitting. Scabbard body, which is unique to Haiman products, is lap seamed and soldered. There is a minor thin separation in seam between top mounts. Mounts retain small traces of gold plating where not cleaned with scattered dings and dents especially in drag. 8-76345 JS9 (45,000-65,000)

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
	2037	$46,000.00	RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD, L. HAIMAN, COLUMBUS, GEORGIA. Louis Haiman of Columbus, Georgia, was one of the largest Confederate sword manufacturers making many enlisted fighting swords. Officer’s swords are, however, scarce and this particular type with silver “CSA” letters cast into turn-down guard is quite rare with few examples known. Blade measures 30″ with large etched panels, including two mythical birds on either side of a shield containing “CS”. Blade is etched in a 2-1/2″ panel “L. HAIMAN & BROTHER / MANUFACTURERS COLUMBUS GA”. The grip is wrapped with patent leather with ornate double ply strand of twisted wire. The guard is beautifully gilded, highlighting applied silver “CSA” letters. The brass mounted metal scabbard is correct and orig and has a unique collared throat seen by this manufacturer. This particular pattern is thought to be the most beautiful and ornate of Confederate swords by many collectors and rarely offered. PROVENANCE: Texas family – 1980’s, private southern collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/white with scattered staining and pitting and old cleaning. Panels are deeply etched and easily discerned. Leather grip is complete, as is twisted wire wrap. Hilt retains 60-70% of its original gold gilt. The name “Cody” is prominently scratched at bottom of guard, which probably represented the original owner’s name. The scabbard has scattered areas of staining and pitting. Scabbard body, which is unique to Haiman products, is lap seamed and soldered. There is a minor thin separation in seam between top mounts. Mounts retain small traces of gold plating where not cleaned with scattered dings and dents especially in drag. 8-76345 JS9 (45,000-65,000) 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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