FINE CONFEDERATE COLLEGE HILL STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD.

FINE CONFEDERATE COLLEGE HILL STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a very rare fine conditioned complete example of a sword which there are probably only a handful of complete examples known. This sword exhibits a 29″ pen-knife style blade, unique to this Nashville, TN manufacturer. Blade is etched in 20″ panels including a 3″ panel with “CSA” and a panel with a Confederate flag on staff. The hilt exhibits a large “CSA” cast into bottom of its branched guard. The knuckle bow enters the pommel near its base, a College Hill feature, as is the throat’s ring mount being attached at base of throat. Leather grip is complete, still retaining much of its orig luster and its orig twisted brass wire. Scabbard is complete and as fine as we have ever seen in this pattern. PROVENANCE: Private Southern collection CONDITION: Very good overall. Grip is complete. Wire is complete though slightly loose. Blade is white/bright with etched panels on obverse being 80% discernible and reverse only 50% discernible. Blade overall has been cleaned with areas of staining and pitting with several small nicks in cutting edge. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts have been cleaned and varnished, retaining nice yellow patina with scattered staining throughout. Scabbard body is sound and solid and supple. 4-46530 JS14 (27,500-35,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2041	$27,600.00	FINE CONFEDERATE COLLEGE HILL STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a very rare fine conditioned complete example of a sword which there are probably only a handful of complete examples known. This sword exhibits a 29″ pen-knife style blade, unique to this Nashville, TN manufacturer. Blade is etched in 20″ panels including a 3″ panel with “CSA” and a panel with a Confederate flag on staff. The hilt exhibits a large “CSA” cast into bottom of its branched guard. The knuckle bow enters the pommel near its base, a College Hill feature, as is the throat’s ring mount being attached at base of throat. Leather grip is complete, still retaining much of its orig luster and its orig twisted brass wire. Scabbard is complete and as fine as we have ever seen in this pattern. PROVENANCE: Private Southern collection CONDITION: Very good overall. Grip is complete. Wire is complete though slightly loose. Blade is white/bright with etched panels on obverse being 80% discernible and reverse only 50% discernible. Blade overall has been cleaned with areas of staining and pitting with several small nicks in cutting edge. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts have been cleaned and varnished, retaining nice yellow patina with scattered staining throughout. Scabbard body is sound and solid and supple. 4-46530 JS14 (27,500-35,000) 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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