CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD MADE BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VA.

CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD MADE BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VA. 29-1/2” unstopped fuller blade has a longer flat ricasso usually associated with Mitchell & Tyler of Richmond, VA. Grip is leather covered with twisted brass wire. Hilt is florally decorated in model 1850-style. Leather scabbard is top stitched with brass mounts retained with screws. CONDITION: Blade is very good with areas of shine, light scattered pitting, small areas of rust, and several small nicks in cutting edge. Grip retains almost all of the orig leather with over 50% orig leather finish and all orig brass wire. Hilt exhibits deep reddish copper patina. Scabbard mounts display attic-type patina though patina on scabbard and hilt do not match. 4-54342 (3,750-4,750)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	550	$4,500.00	CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD MADE BY BOYLE & GAMBLE, RICHMOND, VA. 29-1/2” unstopped fuller blade has a longer flat ricasso usually associated with Mitchell & Tyler of Richmond, VA. Grip is leather covered with twisted brass wire. Hilt is florally decorated in model 1850-style. Leather scabbard is top stitched with brass mounts retained with screws. CONDITION: Blade is very good with areas of shine, light scattered pitting, small areas of rust, and several small nicks in cutting edge. Grip retains almost all of the orig leather with over 50% orig leather finish and all orig brass wire. Hilt exhibits deep reddish copper patina. Scabbard mounts display attic-type patina though patina on scabbard and hilt do not match. 4-54342 (3,750-4,750) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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