CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA.

Revised: 9/29/2011

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CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. This is a very fine example of a most attractive and scarce Staff and Field Officer’s sword having a 29-1/4” blade with broad unstopped fuller. The blade is decorated with etched patriotic designs in 14-1/2” panels on both sides. Etching is extremely fine retaining most of its bright luster which is so rare on Boyle & Gamble products and Confederate swords in general. The etching is distinctive of this manufacturer and includes a large “CSA” in a shield below a Confederate battle flag along and scrolls and floral decoration. The half-basket style hilt is of cast brass incorporating scrolls, a cornhusk design, and a wreath surmounted by a star having “C.S.” cast in the center. On the underside of the counterguard is stamped the number “17”. The brass knuckle bow terminates at a cast brass pommel cap with a laurel leaf decoration. The grip is of wood wrapped in leather with single strand wire wrap. The correct and orig scabbard is of top sewn and glued (unique feature of B&G, among CS sword makers) leather with a dbl line embossed decoration sewn up the edge with its orig brass furniture. Scabbard is solid and complete and as fine and untouched as the sword. Rarely do such fine “as found” Confederate officer’s swords come to market and this sword descended in Northern Virginia estate and has not been offered before. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade is white/bright with 80-90% original luster with areas of staining rust and pin-prick pitting. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit rich matching “mustard” colored patina with one small cleaned are on knuckle bow, about 1” x ¼”. Grip wrap is tight and complete, leather is complete less one ½”x1/2” chip missing at top, leather surfaces retain 50-60% of the original polish with remainder scuffed and worn. Scabbard leather is sound retaining 50-60% of its orig dyed and polished surface, remainder scuffed and worn. There is a crack (or cut)about 1” between drag and middle mount, but only a slight weakness is found and scabbard still holds it form. Stitching is tight and pins are complete retains mounts. The middle mount is missing its ring which is replaced by a loop of leather. 4-44179 JS (16,000-22,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2160a	$0.00	Revised: 9/29/2011 Lot Added: CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA. This is a very fine example of a most attractive and scarce Staff and Field Officer’s sword having a 29-1/4” blade with broad unstopped fuller. The blade is decorated with etched patriotic designs in 14-1/2” panels on both sides. Etching is extremely fine retaining most of its bright luster which is so rare on Boyle & Gamble products and Confederate swords in general. The etching is distinctive of this manufacturer and includes a large “CSA” in a shield below a Confederate battle flag along and scrolls and floral decoration. The half-basket style hilt is of cast brass incorporating scrolls, a cornhusk design, and a wreath surmounted by a star having “C.S.” cast in the center. On the underside of the counterguard is stamped the number “17”. The brass knuckle bow terminates at a cast brass pommel cap with a laurel leaf decoration. The grip is of wood wrapped in leather with single strand wire wrap. The correct and orig scabbard is of top sewn and glued (unique feature of B&G, among CS sword makers) leather with a dbl line embossed decoration sewn up the edge with its orig brass furniture. Scabbard is solid and complete and as fine and untouched as the sword. Rarely do such fine “as found” Confederate officer’s swords come to market and this sword descended in Northern Virginia estate and has not been offered before. CONDITION: Fine overall. Blade is white/bright with 80-90% original luster with areas of staining rust and pin-prick pitting. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit rich matching “mustard” colored patina with one small cleaned are on knuckle bow, about 1” x ¼”. Grip wrap is tight and complete, leather is complete less one ½”x1/2” chip missing at top, leather surfaces retain 50-60% of the original polish with remainder scuffed and worn. Scabbard leather is sound retaining 50-60% of its orig dyed and polished surface, remainder scuffed and worn. There is a crack (or cut)about 1” between drag and middle mount, but only a slight weakness is found and scabbard still holds it form. Stitching is tight and pins are complete retains mounts. The middle mount is missing its ring which is replaced by a loop of leather. 4-44179 JS (16,000-22,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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