NON REGULATION CIVIL WAR STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD ATTRIBUTED TO UNION GENERAL THOMAS JEFFERSON LESLIE.

NON REGULATION CIVIL WAR STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD ATTRIBUTED TO UNION GENERAL THOMAS JEFFERSON LESLIE. This sword is in beautiful condition with a bright blade with long frosted etched, patriotic panels that are over 17″ long. The 30-1/2″ blade is mostly bright, retaining most of the orig, red felt washer. The guard exhibits a drooped wing eagle standing on patriotic shield surrounded by a spray of flags and seven stars above head, in a ribbon. White shark’s skin grip is wrapped with triple twisted and straight wire. Backstrap and pommel are foliate decorated in raised relief as are scabbard mounts. This sword orig sold as Lot 1001, in a Robert Brunk Auction, July 18, 1999. Sword was stated to have descended in the family of Alexander Lesley. Our consignor, in his notes, states this weapon belonged to Brig. Gen. T.J. Leslie. We have done no research to see if Alexander and Thomas Jefferson are related. T.J. Leslie graduated from West point in 1813 and had over 50 years of continuous service until retiring in 1869. Regardless of attribution, this is a very fine example of a popular Civil War Officer’s Sword, in beautiful condition with some family attribution. SIZE: 30-1/2″ blade. CONDITION: Gray/white blade is very good overall, retaining much of its orig finish with a few areas of scattered staining and pitting. French proof marks are stamped in ricasso. Shark skin grip is complete, showing only minor soiling. Wire grip wrap is intact and tight. Hilt, backstrap and pommel show areas of brass polish from old cleaning but some orig gilt is retained in protected areas. Brass scabbard mounts retain some of their orig gilt. Drag has a glued repair from where it must have been loose. Leather scabbard body is fairly sound with stitching exposed and many scuffed areas have been re-dyed black. 4-40030 JS7 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2369	$0.00	NON REGULATION CIVIL WAR STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD ATTRIBUTED TO UNION GENERAL THOMAS JEFFERSON LESLIE. This sword is in beautiful condition with a bright blade with long frosted etched, patriotic panels that are over 17″ long. The 30-1/2″ blade is mostly bright, retaining most of the orig, red felt washer. The guard exhibits a drooped wing eagle standing on patriotic shield surrounded by a spray of flags and seven stars above head, in a ribbon. White shark’s skin grip is wrapped with triple twisted and straight wire. Backstrap and pommel are foliate decorated in raised relief as are scabbard mounts. This sword orig sold as Lot 1001, in a Robert Brunk Auction, July 18, 1999. Sword was stated to have descended in the family of Alexander Lesley. Our consignor, in his notes, states this weapon belonged to Brig. Gen. T.J. Leslie. We have done no research to see if Alexander and Thomas Jefferson are related. T.J. Leslie graduated from West point in 1813 and had over 50 years of continuous service until retiring in 1869. Regardless of attribution, this is a very fine example of a popular Civil War Officer’s Sword, in beautiful condition with some family attribution. SIZE: 30-1/2″ blade. CONDITION: Gray/white blade is very good overall, retaining much of its orig finish with a few areas of scattered staining and pitting. French proof marks are stamped in ricasso. Shark skin grip is complete, showing only minor soiling. Wire grip wrap is intact and tight. Hilt, backstrap and pommel show areas of brass polish from old cleaning but some orig gilt is retained in protected areas. Brass scabbard mounts retain some of their orig gilt. Drag has a glued repair from where it must have been loose. Leather scabbard body is fairly sound with stitching exposed and many scuffed areas have been re-dyed black. 4-40030 JS7 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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