FINE CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS.

FINE CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS. This is the finest standard model Dufilho foot sword we have ever seen. The blade is bright with crisp maker’s mark. Sword has perfect grip and complete solid scabbard with matching patina throughout. Dufilho is a very rare New Orleans maker with few maker marked swords known and this one would be difficult to ever upgrade. CONDITION: 30″ blade is white/gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Maker’s mark “DUFILHO/N ORLEANS” is stamped on ricasso about 1″ from hilt. Sword retains its orig buff leather washer. The scabbard is wood covered by leather with fluted brass mounts which are distinct Dufilho features. The grip is carved wood covered completely with leather which still retains much of its shine though there is crazing and wear to high areas. Tiny twisted wire wrap is complete and tight. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts have rich patinas with varying tones of chocolate and mustard. Traces of gold gilt are seen in protected areas of hilt and sword mounts. Leather covering to scabbard is complete and intact. There is some minor separation at seams. Much of the surface is flaked and scuffed but is intact and solid. 4-46533 JS20 (14,000-18,000)

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
	2042	$13,800.00	FINE CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD BY DUFILHO, NEW ORLEANS. This is the finest standard model Dufilho foot sword we have ever seen. The blade is bright with crisp maker’s mark. Sword has perfect grip and complete solid scabbard with matching patina throughout. Dufilho is a very rare New Orleans maker with few maker marked swords known and this one would be difficult to ever upgrade. CONDITION: 30″ blade is white/gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Maker’s mark “DUFILHO/N ORLEANS” is stamped on ricasso about 1″ from hilt. Sword retains its orig buff leather washer. The scabbard is wood covered by leather with fluted brass mounts which are distinct Dufilho features. The grip is carved wood covered completely with leather which still retains much of its shine though there is crazing and wear to high areas. Tiny twisted wire wrap is complete and tight. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts have rich patinas with varying tones of chocolate and mustard. Traces of gold gilt are seen in protected areas of hilt and sword mounts. Leather covering to scabbard is complete and intact. There is some minor separation at seams. Much of the surface is flaked and scuffed but is intact and solid. 4-46533 JS20 (14,000-18,000) 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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