UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT CASED PRESENTATION SWORD AND ACCOUTERMENTS PRESENTED TO MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM SCHOULER, ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DURING THE CIVIL WAR BY THE SWORD MAKER C. ROBY.

UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT CASED PRESENTATION SWORD AND ACCOUTERMENTS PRESENTED TO MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM SCHOULER, ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DURING THE CIVIL WAR BY THE SWORD MAKER C. ROBY. A cased presentation sword of very high quality accompanied by two gilt cloth sword knots and the belt hangers of Major General William Schouler. The sword is a militia officer’s type, very delicate in high style and obviously custom made. The blade is extremely narrow measuring 6/8″ at the ricasso and 30.5″ long. Etched decorations cover 70% of the blade with American shields, and eagle, “US”, military trophies and floral sprays. Within a panel on one side of the blade is the inscription Adj’t Gen., William Schouler. On the opposite side of the blade within a similar panel is the presentation From his friend C. Roby. Both inscriptions are etched in old English script. Schouler and sword contractor C. Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts were obviously friends. Presentations to military officers from sword makers are extremely rare. The cross guard is of silver plated brass with an oval down turned counterguard having an open work wreath surmounted by two five-point stars (Major General). The rear counterguard is a stylized American shield with Masonic symbols engraved. The crossguard terminated with two “Y” shaped quillons bound with laurel leaf clusters. The grip is of ivory shaped in octagonal panels. The pommel is a knight’s head with a double chain guard. The scabbard is of brass with engraved furniture. The top mount with two carrying rings has an engraved depiction of the Massachusetts State Seal. The middle mount is engraved with thistles (relating to Schouler’s Scottish heritage). The bottom of the scabbard is engraved with oak leaves and terminates in an acorn finial. Accompanying the sword is its original mahogany wood case measuring 40″ long X 6″ wide X 5″ tall. The case is decorated with iron studs along the perimeters top and bottom. Two hook and eyes, two brass bale handles and a box lock secure the case. The ends are elliptical. The interior is lined in dark brown velvet and has one large compartment in the lid. Included with the sword and case are the following accouterments: One gilt cloth regulation sword knot; one gilt and red cloth sword knot, three sword belt hangers and clips (one is of Russian leather, one covered with gilt cloth and one covered in gilt cloth with a central red stripe). CONDITION: Very good. The sword is uncleaned and in untouched condition. The blade is bright with frosty etching, the hilt is tarnished. The grip is strong but the ivory shows age cracks. The scabbard retains only traces of its original gold wash but shows no dents or other severe wear. The case exterior has been cleaned, the interior with only minor wear to velvet covering. The sword hangers sword knots show age but are flexible and strong. One sword knot is a bit frayed. A magnificent and extremely rare opportunity to own a cased Civil War general officer’s presentation sword given by the sword maker himself! 4-48554 CW07 (27,500-37,500)

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
	490	$11,500.00	UNIQUE AND IMPORTANT CASED PRESENTATION SWORD AND ACCOUTERMENTS PRESENTED TO MAJOR GENERAL WILLIAM SCHOULER, ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DURING THE CIVIL WAR BY THE SWORD MAKER C. ROBY. A cased presentation sword of very high quality accompanied by two gilt cloth sword knots and the belt hangers of Major General William Schouler. The sword is a militia officer’s type, very delicate in high style and obviously custom made. The blade is extremely narrow measuring 6/8″ at the ricasso and 30.5″ long. Etched decorations cover 70% of the blade with American shields, and eagle, “US”, military trophies and floral sprays. Within a panel on one side of the blade is the inscription Adj’t Gen., William Schouler. On the opposite side of the blade within a similar panel is the presentation From his friend C. Roby. Both inscriptions are etched in old English script. Schouler and sword contractor C. Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts were obviously friends. Presentations to military officers from sword makers are extremely rare. The cross guard is of silver plated brass with an oval down turned counterguard having an open work wreath surmounted by two five-point stars (Major General). The rear counterguard is a stylized American shield with Masonic symbols engraved. The crossguard terminated with two “Y” shaped quillons bound with laurel leaf clusters. The grip is of ivory shaped in octagonal panels. The pommel is a knight’s head with a double chain guard. The scabbard is of brass with engraved furniture. The top mount with two carrying rings has an engraved depiction of the Massachusetts State Seal. The middle mount is engraved with thistles (relating to Schouler’s Scottish heritage). The bottom of the scabbard is engraved with oak leaves and terminates in an acorn finial. Accompanying the sword is its original mahogany wood case measuring 40″ long X 6″ wide X 5″ tall. The case is decorated with iron studs along the perimeters top and bottom. Two hook and eyes, two brass bale handles and a box lock secure the case. The ends are elliptical. The interior is lined in dark brown velvet and has one large compartment in the lid. Included with the sword and case are the following accouterments: One gilt cloth regulation sword knot; one gilt and red cloth sword knot, three sword belt hangers and clips (one is of Russian leather, one covered with gilt cloth and one covered in gilt cloth with a central red stripe). CONDITION: Very good. The sword is uncleaned and in untouched condition. The blade is bright with frosty etching, the hilt is tarnished. The grip is strong but the ivory shows age cracks. The scabbard retains only traces of its original gold wash but shows no dents or other severe wear. The case exterior has been cleaned, the interior with only minor wear to velvet covering. The sword hangers sword knots show age but are flexible and strong. One sword knot is a bit frayed. A magnificent and extremely rare opportunity to own a cased Civil War general officer’s presentation sword given by the sword maker himself! 4-48554 CW07 (27,500-37,500) 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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