Image Lot Price Description

2268
$8,625.00

CONFEDERATE SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH “CS” IN OPPOSITE QUILLONS. Fine example of this scarce pattern in orig scabbard. 18-½” dbl-edged blade. Brass feathered hilt exhibits “C” and “S” cast into opposite quillons. Leather scabbard with soldered tin throat and iron frog button, reinforced sewn leather drag. CONDITION: Blade is cleaned and shows unusual puddling on surface. Orig leather washer. Hilt exhibits good patina. Patina worn where sword is handled. Tin throat to scabbard exhibits traces of orig paint. Scabbard body crazed overall, reinforced leather drag has fold but is still complete and solid. 4-56063 JS7 (8,000-10,000)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005
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