SHARP & HAMILTON CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER.

SHARP & HAMILTON CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER. 35” partially stopped fuller Cavalry blade. This is a rarely found maker-marked “Sharp & Hamilton, Nashville, Tennessee” cavalry sword. This is the distinctive Sharp & Hamilton sword having a brass cutlass type hilt without branches, iron pommel, capstan rivet, and back strap. Scabbard is the correct iron style with brass rings and pinned iron throat. Grip is typical Sharp & Hamilton later Nashville Plow Works, having very small, tightly twisted brass wire over a leather grip. CONDITION: Grip retains 80-90% orig leather and 90% of orig wire. Leather still shows shine in some areas, though worn at the high spots and one piece torn away. Brass hilt and ring bands cleaned with matching patinas. Blade has a contemporary repair to break midway in length of blade. “SHARP & HAMILTON, NASHVILLE TENN” is mostly discernable in two stamped cartouches on ricasso. Scabbard exhibits numerous large dents. One side of scabbard heavily cleaned, while backside is dark. Scabbard pitted overall. 4-56917 JS44 (5,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3159	$9,775.00	SHARP & HAMILTON CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER. 35” partially stopped fuller Cavalry blade. This is a rarely found maker-marked “Sharp & Hamilton, Nashville, Tennessee” cavalry sword. This is the distinctive Sharp & Hamilton sword having a brass cutlass type hilt without branches, iron pommel, capstan rivet, and back strap. Scabbard is the correct iron style with brass rings and pinned iron throat. Grip is typical Sharp & Hamilton later Nashville Plow Works, having very small, tightly twisted brass wire over a leather grip. CONDITION: Grip retains 80-90% orig leather and 90% of orig wire. Leather still shows shine in some areas, though worn at the high spots and one piece torn away. Brass hilt and ring bands cleaned with matching patinas. Blade has a contemporary repair to break midway in length of blade. “SHARP & HAMILTON, NASHVILLE TENN” is mostly discernable in two stamped cartouches on ricasso. Scabbard exhibits numerous large dents. One side of scabbard heavily cleaned, while backside is dark. Scabbard pitted overall. 4-56917 JS44 (5,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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