VERY RARE CONFEDERATE DOLPHIN HEAD NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD.

VERY RARE CONFEDERATE DOLPHIN HEAD NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD. Made by Firman & Sons, London. This is a very rare regulation Confederate Naval Officer’s sword. Hilt exhibits naval emblem of crossed cannons which are superimposed by a fluted anchor. Decorations of cotton balls and tobacco leafs, also decorate the basket of the hilt. Nicely formed dolphin head pommel, sharks skin grip with brass wire wrap. 17” etched panels on blade show floral and rococco motifs, full firm mark “FIRMAN & SONS 153 STRAND & 13 CONDUIT STREET LONDON”, crossed cannons superimposed over fluted anchor. Opposite panel shows Confederate 2nd National flag superimposed over fluted anchor. There are only 10 or 12 of this patent sword currently known. Reference: “A PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLEMENT OF CONFEDERATE SWORDS WITH ADDENDUM” by William A. Albaugh III. SIZE: 30” blade, 35-1/2” overall. CONDITION: Sword is original and authentic in all regards and in very fine condition. 4-48655 JS29 (20,000-30,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	394	$0.00	VERY RARE CONFEDERATE DOLPHIN HEAD NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD. Made by Firman & Sons, London. This is a very rare regulation Confederate Naval Officer’s sword. Hilt exhibits naval emblem of crossed cannons which are superimposed by a fluted anchor. Decorations of cotton balls and tobacco leafs, also decorate the basket of the hilt. Nicely formed dolphin head pommel, sharks skin grip with brass wire wrap. 17” etched panels on blade show floral and rococco motifs, full firm mark “FIRMAN & SONS 153 STRAND & 13 CONDUIT STREET LONDON”, crossed cannons superimposed over fluted anchor. Opposite panel shows Confederate 2nd National flag superimposed over fluted anchor. There are only 10 or 12 of this patent sword currently known. Reference: “A PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLEMENT OF CONFEDERATE SWORDS WITH ADDENDUM” by William A. Albaugh III. SIZE: 30” blade, 35-1/2” overall. CONDITION: Sword is original and authentic in all regards and in very fine condition. 4-48655 JS29 (20,000-30,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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