INSCRIBED MODEL 1852 SILVER GRIPPED NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND TYPEWRITTEN “RECOLLECTIONS”.

INSCRIBED MODEL 1852 SILVER GRIPPED NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND TYPEWRITTEN “RECOLLECTIONS”. This is a higher grade than normally seen Naval officer’s sword. It is inscribed to “E.C WILLIAMS, USN” on top scabbard mount. 28-1/2” blade is stamped “COLLINS & Co. HARTFORD, CONN 1862”. Blade is etched in 16” panels with various naval motifs, including a block “USN”, oars, and an anchor. Spiral silver grip is bound by triple brass wire wrap. Guard has typical acorn and leaf design with “USN” in a ribbon. Quillon and knuckle bow terminate as sea serpent heads. Pommel has extra floral decorations around perimeter. Top of pommel is plain, showing only perimeter decorations. Leather scabbard has brass mounted throat and middle mount. Ring mounts are cast like rope knots and mounts are florally decorated with throat also having block “USN” engraved. Ensign E. Cort. Williams wrote a paper for the Loyal Legion of the United States in 1886 called “Recollections of the Red River Expedition”, telling of his exploits as a navy officer on the Mississippi and the Red River Fleets. An orig copy of this 18 page monograph is included. The content is important to the history of this sword. Also included is a cabinet photograph of Williams’ wife, taken in Cincinnati about 1890, a Carte de Visite of Williams in uniform and a Carte de Visite of a double stacked paddle wheeler. E. Cort Williams entered the U.S. Navy on October 1, 1852 as a Mate., on February 15, 1864, he was promoted to Acting Ensign. He served much of his time aboard the U.S.S. “Juliet.” The “Juliet” was built in Brownsville, Pa. in 1862. Purchased by the Navy-she was armor plated, commissioned and sent to the Mississippi Squadron. The ship and her crew participated in General Sherman’s unsuccessful attack on the Chickasaw Bluffs. She then patrolled the Mississippi as support for the campaigns against Vicksburg and Port Hudson. The Red river Campaign, however, was its most dangerous and perilous campaign. Suffering many casualties, the “Juliet” and her crew fought off Confederate artillery and gunboat fire for many days. CONDITION: Blade etching is excellent with sword retaining most of its orig frost. Small areas of staining are scattered on etched panels. Rest of blade is bright. Silver grip and wire wrap are very good. Pommel, hilt, brass throat and middle band have nice matching color. Tang shows evidence of pounding probably to tighten sword. Small traces of gilt are found in protected areas on brass. Protective washer still intact. Scabbard lacks drag but leather body is solid and intact with areas of scuffing and crazing. A very nice opportunity to own a high grade Sword from a valiant U.S. Naval officer during the Civil War. 4-56958 JS114 (4,000-6,000)

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
	3315	$5,175.00	INSCRIBED MODEL 1852 SILVER GRIPPED NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AND TYPEWRITTEN “RECOLLECTIONS”. This is a higher grade than normally seen Naval officer’s sword. It is inscribed to “E.C WILLIAMS, USN” on top scabbard mount. 28-1/2” blade is stamped “COLLINS & Co. HARTFORD, CONN 1862”. Blade is etched in 16” panels with various naval motifs, including a block “USN”, oars, and an anchor. Spiral silver grip is bound by triple brass wire wrap. Guard has typical acorn and leaf design with “USN” in a ribbon. Quillon and knuckle bow terminate as sea serpent heads. Pommel has extra floral decorations around perimeter. Top of pommel is plain, showing only perimeter decorations. Leather scabbard has brass mounted throat and middle mount. Ring mounts are cast like rope knots and mounts are florally decorated with throat also having block “USN” engraved. Ensign E. Cort. Williams wrote a paper for the Loyal Legion of the United States in 1886 called “Recollections of the Red River Expedition”, telling of his exploits as a navy officer on the Mississippi and the Red River Fleets. An orig copy of this 18 page monograph is included. The content is important to the history of this sword. Also included is a cabinet photograph of Williams’ wife, taken in Cincinnati about 1890, a Carte de Visite of Williams in uniform and a Carte de Visite of a double stacked paddle wheeler. E. Cort Williams entered the U.S. Navy on October 1, 1852 as a Mate., on February 15, 1864, he was promoted to Acting Ensign. He served much of his time aboard the U.S.S. “Juliet.” The “Juliet” was built in Brownsville, Pa. in 1862. Purchased by the Navy-she was armor plated, commissioned and sent to the Mississippi Squadron. The ship and her crew participated in General Sherman’s unsuccessful attack on the Chickasaw Bluffs. She then patrolled the Mississippi as support for the campaigns against Vicksburg and Port Hudson. The Red river Campaign, however, was its most dangerous and perilous campaign. Suffering many casualties, the “Juliet” and her crew fought off Confederate artillery and gunboat fire for many days. CONDITION: Blade etching is excellent with sword retaining most of its orig frost. Small areas of staining are scattered on etched panels. Rest of blade is bright. Silver grip and wire wrap are very good. Pommel, hilt, brass throat and middle band have nice matching color. Tang shows evidence of pounding probably to tighten sword. Small traces of gilt are found in protected areas on brass. Protective washer still intact. Scabbard lacks drag but leather body is solid and intact with areas of scuffing and crazing. A very nice opportunity to own a high grade Sword from a valiant U.S. Naval officer during the Civil War. 4-56958 JS114 (4,000-6,000) 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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