PRESENTATION GRADE SCHULYER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE INSCRIBED TO A MASSACHUSETTS COLONEL AND UNCONFIRMED BRIGADIER GENERAL.

PRESENTATION GRADE SCHULYER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE INSCRIBED TO A MASSACHUSETTS COLONEL AND UNCONFIRMED BRIGADIER GENERAL. An unusual presentation grade U.S. Model 1840 Cavalry Officer’s saber made by W. Clauberg, Solingen, Germany and marked Schuyler, Hartley and Graham, New York. This sword inscribed to Robert Cowdin as Brig Gen. has an interesting story!!! The single edged heavy curved blade is largely undecorated except for a scrolled panel in the center having a spread winged American eagle on one side and “U.S.” on the other. These etched panels were once laid in gold. Near the ricasso is the etched signature of Schuyler, Hartley & Graham and on the other side is stamped “W. Clauberg, Solingen”. The hilt is cast in heavy relief with very unusual icons. The 3-branch guard is cast and engraved with scrollwork over most of the surface and the counterguard has the faces of two cherubs surrounded by a wreath of wings. The pommel is decorated with acanthus leaf and has the face of a long bearded man cast on the back. The grip is sterling silver with alternating floral and plain bands wrapped in triple brass wire. A gilt cloth regulation officer’s sword knot is attached. The scabbard is of steel with fancy gilded brass mounts. The throat has a scalloped edge with floral engraving. The two ring mounts are the faces of a woman with flowing hair and a floral headband. The drag is engraved with a floral motif on both sides. Engraved between the two ring mounts is the inscription “Presented to/BRIG GENL ROBT COWDIN/by his Staff/Jany 1st 1863”. Perhaps a case of counting your chickens before they are hatched, Robert Cowdin was born in VT and migrated to Mass. to work in the lumber trade. Prior to the Civil War he was a Col. in a Mass. militia regiment that was configured into the first 3-year enlistment regiment from the Old Bay State, the 1st Mass. Vol. Inf. Cowdin, remaining at the rank of Col, retained command of the 1st Mass. Vol. which were mustered into Union service in May 1861. He fought with distinction in the battle of 1st Manassas, VA in July, 1861. His horse was shot from under him during the action. Positioned on Virginia’s Peninsula in 1862 and forming an element of the Army of the Potomac, he was active in the engagements of Malvern Hill, Seven Pines and Williamsburg during Gen. George McClellan’s attempt to capture Richmond, the Confed. capital. Awarding his bravery during the battle of Williamsburg, he was nominated to be Brig. Gen, United States Volunteers to rank from September 26, 1862. While assigned to the defense garrisons surrounding the nation’s capital, notice was received that the Senate adjourned before acting on his nomination to Brig. Gen. Hence, on March 30, 1863, with his term of appointment expired, and his promotion unconfirmed, he was reduced to leaving the service as a Col. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is light gray with spotting surface staining here and there. Etching is strong, but the once gilded, etched decorations have faded. Hilt is bright and strong retaining much of its orig finish. Sword knot is strong with a few frays. Steel scabbard has faded to a dark gray with light surface pitting over most of the surface. Inscription is light but readable. 4-58214 CW4 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	885	$14,950.00	PRESENTATION GRADE SCHULYER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABRE INSCRIBED TO A MASSACHUSETTS COLONEL AND UNCONFIRMED BRIGADIER GENERAL. An unusual presentation grade U.S. Model 1840 Cavalry Officer’s saber made by W. Clauberg, Solingen, Germany and marked Schuyler, Hartley and Graham, New York. This sword inscribed to Robert Cowdin as Brig Gen. has an interesting story!!! The single edged heavy curved blade is largely undecorated except for a scrolled panel in the center having a spread winged American eagle on one side and “U.S.” on the other. These etched panels were once laid in gold. Near the ricasso is the etched signature of Schuyler, Hartley & Graham and on the other side is stamped “W. Clauberg, Solingen”. The hilt is cast in heavy relief with very unusual icons. The 3-branch guard is cast and engraved with scrollwork over most of the surface and the counterguard has the faces of two cherubs surrounded by a wreath of wings. The pommel is decorated with acanthus leaf and has the face of a long bearded man cast on the back. The grip is sterling silver with alternating floral and plain bands wrapped in triple brass wire. A gilt cloth regulation officer’s sword knot is attached. The scabbard is of steel with fancy gilded brass mounts. The throat has a scalloped edge with floral engraving. The two ring mounts are the faces of a woman with flowing hair and a floral headband. The drag is engraved with a floral motif on both sides. Engraved between the two ring mounts is the inscription “Presented to/BRIG GENL ROBT COWDIN/by his Staff/Jany 1st 1863”. Perhaps a case of counting your chickens before they are hatched, Robert Cowdin was born in VT and migrated to Mass. to work in the lumber trade. Prior to the Civil War he was a Col. in a Mass. militia regiment that was configured into the first 3-year enlistment regiment from the Old Bay State, the 1st Mass. Vol. Inf. Cowdin, remaining at the rank of Col, retained command of the 1st Mass. Vol. which were mustered into Union service in May 1861. He fought with distinction in the battle of 1st Manassas, VA in July, 1861. His horse was shot from under him during the action. Positioned on Virginia’s Peninsula in 1862 and forming an element of the Army of the Potomac, he was active in the engagements of Malvern Hill, Seven Pines and Williamsburg during Gen. George McClellan’s attempt to capture Richmond, the Confed. capital. Awarding his bravery during the battle of Williamsburg, he was nominated to be Brig. Gen, United States Volunteers to rank from September 26, 1862. While assigned to the defense garrisons surrounding the nation’s capital, notice was received that the Senate adjourned before acting on his nomination to Brig. Gen. Hence, on March 30, 1863, with his term of appointment expired, and his promotion unconfirmed, he was reduced to leaving the service as a Col. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is light gray with spotting surface staining here and there. Etching is strong, but the once gilded, etched decorations have faded. Hilt is bright and strong retaining much of its orig finish. Sword knot is strong with a few frays. Steel scabbard has faded to a dark gray with light surface pitting over most of the surface. Inscription is light but readable. 4-58214 CW4 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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