CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a nice example of a Boyle & Gamble foot officer’s sword with the less common ivy leaf decoration in pommel cap. Sword exhibits typical Boyle & Gamble feature of dyed white leather where the brown dye has worn through showing orig white color of leather. This sword also retains its orig single brass wire grip wrap. The typical Boyle & Gamble unstopped fuller blade is in excellent condition showing a lot of its shine with the typical “blacksmith weld” or fault as is commonly referred in the literature barely visible. Typically blade with more oxidation really show this fault. This is a great example that you have to look closely to see the fault because the blade is so bright. The accompanying scabbard is in excellent condition and fits sword well. It is probably not Confederate but the mounts emulate other B & G products and the scabbard is sewn and glued, also a B & G characteristic. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 29-1/2″ blade is white/gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Point appears resharpened. A new protective washer has been added. Leather grip is mostly intact with 1/4″ x 1/4″ chips at base, retaining orig tightly wrapped brass wire. Hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts retain a matching yellow patina. Scabbard body is in very good solid condition, retaining much of its orig brown/black color, worn in high areas. Screwed brass mounts are tight and well held in place with scattered dings, dents and scratches with a little extra erosion on back side of drag. 4-46648 JS25 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2053	$4,600.00	CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a nice example of a Boyle & Gamble foot officer’s sword with the less common ivy leaf decoration in pommel cap. Sword exhibits typical Boyle & Gamble feature of dyed white leather where the brown dye has worn through showing orig white color of leather. This sword also retains its orig single brass wire grip wrap. The typical Boyle & Gamble unstopped fuller blade is in excellent condition showing a lot of its shine with the typical “blacksmith weld” or fault as is commonly referred in the literature barely visible. Typically blade with more oxidation really show this fault. This is a great example that you have to look closely to see the fault because the blade is so bright. The accompanying scabbard is in excellent condition and fits sword well. It is probably not Confederate but the mounts emulate other B & G products and the scabbard is sewn and glued, also a B & G characteristic. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. 29-1/2″ blade is white/gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Point appears resharpened. A new protective washer has been added. Leather grip is mostly intact with 1/4″ x 1/4″ chips at base, retaining orig tightly wrapped brass wire. Hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts retain a matching yellow patina. Scabbard body is in very good solid condition, retaining much of its orig brown/black color, worn in high areas. Screwed brass mounts are tight and well held in place with scattered dings, dents and scratches with a little extra erosion on back side of drag. 4-46648 JS25 (4,000-6,000) 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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