CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER SWORD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND VA.

CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER SWORD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND VA. Very rare full firm marked “Boyle, Gamble & Co, Richmond VA” is etched on blade. This 29″ blade also exhibits 18″ panels with floral motifs including a large “CSA”. Sword shows the classic Boyle & Gamble “fault” which is actually a line where steel blade has been braised to an iron tang. Bill Albaugh noted in one of his texts that B&G was using white leather that they dyed black or brown; this is one such example where brown dye has worn through clearly showing the original white leather. This sword is all original and complete exhibiting fine untouched patina to brass hilt and scabbard mounts. The scabbard is typical of Boyle & Gamble products being top sewn with brass mounts. The 8-1/2″ drag appears original to this sword but is a probable contemporary replacement attached with two pewter pins. This drag has patinaed beautifully showing a well-cut brass blade on a copper body, very similar to patina seen on top mounts. Assembly “8” is stamped on bottom of hilt. SIZE: 29″ blade; 36″ overall. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with all etched patterns clearly visible, scattered staining and pitting. Hilt has a 1/4″ crack as can be seen in photos. Grip leather is intact with exception of one 1/4″ chip. Original twisted brass wire wrap is loose. Scabbard body retains most of its original finish with scattered scrapes, scratches and crazing and several bends. 4-39925 JS2 (15,000-18,000)

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
	2395	$0.00	CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER SWORD BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND VA. Very rare full firm marked “Boyle, Gamble & Co, Richmond VA” is etched on blade. This 29″ blade also exhibits 18″ panels with floral motifs including a large “CSA”. Sword shows the classic Boyle & Gamble “fault” which is actually a line where steel blade has been braised to an iron tang. Bill Albaugh noted in one of his texts that B&G was using white leather that they dyed black or brown; this is one such example where brown dye has worn through clearly showing the original white leather. This sword is all original and complete exhibiting fine untouched patina to brass hilt and scabbard mounts. The scabbard is typical of Boyle & Gamble products being top sewn with brass mounts. The 8-1/2″ drag appears original to this sword but is a probable contemporary replacement attached with two pewter pins. This drag has patinaed beautifully showing a well-cut brass blade on a copper body, very similar to patina seen on top mounts. Assembly “8” is stamped on bottom of hilt. SIZE: 29″ blade; 36″ overall. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with all etched patterns clearly visible, scattered staining and pitting. Hilt has a 1/4″ crack as can be seen in photos. Grip leather is intact with exception of one 1/4″ chip. Original twisted brass wire wrap is loose. Scabbard body retains most of its original finish with scattered scrapes, scratches and crazing and several bends. 4-39925 JS2 (15,000-18,000) 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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