RARE AMES SOUTH CAROLINA SWORD BELT.

RARE AMES SOUTH CAROLINA SWORD BELT. This is a rare example of AMES mfg. company made, South Carolina Militia 2-pc belt plate, which measures 87mm overall, with centerpiece 50 mm, and belt loops 49 mm. This buckle matches and identical AMES plate on page 204 of Steve E. Mullinax “Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates”. This exact belt is pictured in “Civil War Relics from South Carolina”, by Celeste C. & David L. Topper on p.9. Associated sword belt is not orig to buckle, but displays well. CONDITION: Very good. Leather remains sound & supple with only a few age cracks. This buckle and hasps are in wonderful condition retaining most of their orig plating and lacquer on reverse as can be seen in photographs. 4-45208 JS207 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2364	$6,612.50	RARE AMES SOUTH CAROLINA SWORD BELT. This is a rare example of AMES mfg. company made, South Carolina Militia 2-pc belt plate, which measures 87mm overall, with centerpiece 50 mm, and belt loops 49 mm. This buckle matches and identical AMES plate on page 204 of Steve E. Mullinax “Confederate Belt Buckles & Plates”. This exact belt is pictured in “Civil War Relics from South Carolina”, by Celeste C. & David L. Topper on p.9. Associated sword belt is not orig to buckle, but displays well. CONDITION: Very good. Leather remains sound & supple with only a few age cracks. This buckle and hasps are in wonderful condition retaining most of their orig plating and lacquer on reverse as can be seen in photographs. 4-45208 JS207 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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