CONFEDERATE “CORN PONE” CAVALRY SABER.

CONFEDERATE “CORN PONE” CAVALRY SABER. This classic cavalry saber Bill Albaugh refers to in his book to being “as Southern as corn pone and molasses”. This classic and unique sword has characteristics of several manufacturers including B. Douglas of Columbia, South Carolina, Louis Froleich of Keenansville, North Carolina and Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, Virginia. Regardless of who made this sword it is among the most popular of Confederate edged weapons. This example in its original scabbard must have been in an old northern museum as the word “Rebel” is painted on scabbard near the drag and the blade is painted “Chancelorsville”. This must have been a Union souvenir picked up on the important battlefield where Robert E. Lee ruled and Union troops had few chances to pick up such relics. There are indiscernible museum tags still pasted to scabbard and wooden grip. This sword appears in as-found condition with excellent patina throughout. This sword exhibits a 33-1/2″ blade with an unstopped fuller. The simple carved wooden grip still has its original iron wire and appears never to have had a leather wrap. SIZE: 33-1/2″ blade; 43″overall PROVENANCE: Fred & Nancy Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown and uncleaned, some small areas of original shine are present under rust and pitting. Wood grip has two longitudinal cracks, one running the entire length of the 4-1/2″ grip. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit good patina with numerous dings, scratches and stains. The scabbard exhibits some original finish and overall is sound with scattered pitting. Painted markings are very good and discernible as can be seen in photographs. 4-39373 JS5 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2387	$0.00	CONFEDERATE “CORN PONE” CAVALRY SABER. This classic cavalry saber Bill Albaugh refers to in his book to being “as Southern as corn pone and molasses”. This classic and unique sword has characteristics of several manufacturers including B. Douglas of Columbia, South Carolina, Louis Froleich of Keenansville, North Carolina and Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, Virginia. Regardless of who made this sword it is among the most popular of Confederate edged weapons. This example in its original scabbard must have been in an old northern museum as the word “Rebel” is painted on scabbard near the drag and the blade is painted “Chancelorsville”. This must have been a Union souvenir picked up on the important battlefield where Robert E. Lee ruled and Union troops had few chances to pick up such relics. There are indiscernible museum tags still pasted to scabbard and wooden grip. This sword appears in as-found condition with excellent patina throughout. This sword exhibits a 33-1/2″ blade with an unstopped fuller. The simple carved wooden grip still has its original iron wire and appears never to have had a leather wrap. SIZE: 33-1/2″ blade; 43″overall PROVENANCE: Fred & Nancy Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown and uncleaned, some small areas of original shine are present under rust and pitting. Wood grip has two longitudinal cracks, one running the entire length of the 4-1/2″ grip. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit good patina with numerous dings, scratches and stains. The scabbard exhibits some original finish and overall is sound with scattered pitting. Painted markings are very good and discernible as can be seen in photographs. 4-39373 JS5 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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