JAMES CONNING STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD.

JAMES CONNING STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a very rare Conning staff and field officer’s sword, Model of 1850. This rare sword retains most of orig gilt on hilt and traces on pommel cap. Grip is very nice and the blade has a very rare straight line marking “J. Conning / Mobile”. The die used to mark “Conning” appears identical to “Conning” silver stamp and has not been seen on a sword by us before. Accompanying this sword is a partial Conning scabbard with the top mount marked “Made by / James Conning / Mobile / Ala”. Mr. Osborn, in his notes, states “this is not the original scabbard to this sword but indeed the scabbard is an original Conning and makes a nice companion piece.” James Conning staffs are very rare, especially marked and especially in such nice condition and with so much orig gilt. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, cleaned with scattered staining and pitting. Hilt retains 70% orig gilting. Pommel retains maybe 10% orig gilting. Conning makers mark is stamped on ricasso and marking is mostly discernible, as can be seen in photos. Accompanying scabbard is about 25″ long, the leather is separated along the length of stitching. Two brass mounts are heavily patinaed and on the top mount opposite the maker mark are some initials or name and “41st Miss”. With a little closer scrutiny a person may be able to identify the initials. 4-38963 JS14 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2454	$19,550.00	JAMES CONNING STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. You are bidding on a very rare Conning staff and field officer’s sword, Model of 1850. This rare sword retains most of orig gilt on hilt and traces on pommel cap. Grip is very nice and the blade has a very rare straight line marking “J. Conning / Mobile”. The die used to mark “Conning” appears identical to “Conning” silver stamp and has not been seen on a sword by us before. Accompanying this sword is a partial Conning scabbard with the top mount marked “Made by / James Conning / Mobile / Ala”. Mr. Osborn, in his notes, states “this is not the original scabbard to this sword but indeed the scabbard is an original Conning and makes a nice companion piece.” James Conning staffs are very rare, especially marked and especially in such nice condition and with so much orig gilt. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, cleaned with scattered staining and pitting. Hilt retains 70% orig gilting. Pommel retains maybe 10% orig gilting. Conning makers mark is stamped on ricasso and marking is mostly discernible, as can be seen in photos. Accompanying scabbard is about 25″ long, the leather is separated along the length of stitching. Two brass mounts are heavily patinaed and on the top mount opposite the maker mark are some initials or name and “41st Miss”. With a little closer scrutiny a person may be able to identify the initials. 4-38963 JS14 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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