CAVALRY SABER WITH PURPORTED WASHINGTON ARTILLERY HISTORY.

CAVALRY SABER WITH PURPORTED WASHINGTON ARTILLERY HISTORY. This saber is a model 1860 German import by “HENRY BOKER, SOLINGEN”. This sword is in nice “as found” condition with good patina and the name finely engraved on throat “W.H. WEST” in Old English script, as can be seen in photos. This sword was sold in a 1998 New Hampshire auction identified to “Confederate Artillery Sergeant William H. West”. The records accompanying sword further state that Sergeant West was killed on May 3, 1863 at the Battle of Marye’s Height at Battle of Fredericksburg, VA. Louisiana’s Washington artillery were among the most famous and renowned Confederate artillery units. We find no direct provenance from auction as to identification. A quick search of Civil War databases produce several W. H. West, both U.S. and Confederate in various cavalry units, so we cannot warranty ID. CONDITION: Very good overall. 34-1/2″ blade is gray with scattered areas of staining. Grip is mostly intact, containing 95% of its orig leather and all of its tight wire wrap. Brass hilt and pommel have yellow/mustard patina. Scabbard is solid and smooth overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting under old hard metal plating. 4-46071 JS39 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2049	$0.00	CAVALRY SABER WITH PURPORTED WASHINGTON ARTILLERY HISTORY. This saber is a model 1860 German import by “HENRY BOKER, SOLINGEN”. This sword is in nice “as found” condition with good patina and the name finely engraved on throat “W.H. WEST” in Old English script, as can be seen in photos. This sword was sold in a 1998 New Hampshire auction identified to “Confederate Artillery Sergeant William H. West”. The records accompanying sword further state that Sergeant West was killed on May 3, 1863 at the Battle of Marye’s Height at Battle of Fredericksburg, VA. Louisiana’s Washington artillery were among the most famous and renowned Confederate artillery units. We find no direct provenance from auction as to identification. A quick search of Civil War databases produce several W. H. West, both U.S. and Confederate in various cavalry units, so we cannot warranty ID. CONDITION: Very good overall. 34-1/2″ blade is gray with scattered areas of staining. Grip is mostly intact, containing 95% of its orig leather and all of its tight wire wrap. Brass hilt and pommel have yellow/mustard patina. Scabbard is solid and smooth overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting under old hard metal plating. 4-46071 JS39 (2,000-3,000) 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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