UNIQUE CONFEDERATE MOUNTED OFFICERS SWORD.

UNIQUE CONFEDERATE MOUNTED OFFICERS SWORD. This is a wonderful “as found” example of a unique Confederate cavalry saber, probably made in the Carolinas. This sword has features of the Confederate States Armory of Louis Froelich in Kenansville, NC., and possibly of B. Douglas in Columbia, SC. This scabbard is typical of what is found on several varieties of the Kenansville Cavalry saber. The blade on this sword measures 33-1/2″ with no fullering being mostly flat. The grip is carved wood with leather and twisted brass wire wrap. Pommel is plain with not decoration other than a single incised ring near top. The hilt is florally decorated with a “CS” cast below a 5-pointed star. Regardless of who made this sword, it is a fabulous and unique Confederate mounted officers sword that we have never seen another example of. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman and Donald Tharpe Collection. CONDITION: This sword overall is in very good condition. Blade is gray with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Tip of blade has been re-shaped and tipped. Blade was probably a bit longer as scabbard could retain another 2″. Accompanying scabbard appears orig to this sword with very similar patinas to brass rings and throat matching that of brass hilt and pommel. The scabbard body is lap-seamed and has strong traces of orig brown/red finish. Swords lacks its orig protective washer, so hilt is now loose and wobbles. Grip retains 60-70% orig leather. There is a 3″ crack in grip, as can be seen in pictures. 4-44158 JS160 (8,000-12,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2161	$18,400.00	UNIQUE CONFEDERATE MOUNTED OFFICERS SWORD. This is a wonderful “as found” example of a unique Confederate cavalry saber, probably made in the Carolinas. This sword has features of the Confederate States Armory of Louis Froelich in Kenansville, NC., and possibly of B. Douglas in Columbia, SC. This scabbard is typical of what is found on several varieties of the Kenansville Cavalry saber. The blade on this sword measures 33-1/2″ with no fullering being mostly flat. The grip is carved wood with leather and twisted brass wire wrap. Pommel is plain with not decoration other than a single incised ring near top. The hilt is florally decorated with a “CS” cast below a 5-pointed star. Regardless of who made this sword, it is a fabulous and unique Confederate mounted officers sword that we have never seen another example of. PROVENANCE: Norm Flayderman and Donald Tharpe Collection. CONDITION: This sword overall is in very good condition. Blade is gray with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Tip of blade has been re-shaped and tipped. Blade was probably a bit longer as scabbard could retain another 2″. Accompanying scabbard appears orig to this sword with very similar patinas to brass rings and throat matching that of brass hilt and pommel. The scabbard body is lap-seamed and has strong traces of orig brown/red finish. Swords lacks its orig protective washer, so hilt is now loose and wobbles. Grip retains 60-70% orig leather. There is a 3″ crack in grip, as can be seen in pictures. 4-44158 JS160 (8,000-12,000) 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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