RARE AND UNUSUAL CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE INDIAN STATUE HILT SWORD WITH GOLD WASHED BLADE.

RARE AND UNUSUAL CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE INDIAN STATUE HILT SWORD WITH GOLD WASHED BLADE. A fine and rare example of the Schuyler, Hartley & Graham high-grade presentation sword with a very unusual hilt and gilded blade with beautiful etching and a patriotic motto. The sword is not inscribed but has a tangential relationship to a Moses Taylor (see accompanying book) and was descended in a Maine family. The blade measures 32” and is a lightly curved, single edged blade with beautiful etched and gilded panels covering 75% of its surface. The etching is bold with stands of flags, trophies, a spread winged American eagle and sunburst and the motto “No Compromise with Traitors” in beautiful script. The etched surface of the blade is gold washed. On one side of the ricasso is the maker’s mark “Clauberg/Solingen” and on the other is the circular dealer’s mark of “Schuyler, Hartley and Graham/New York”. The hilt is of cast brass in rare and unusual form. The counterguard basket is cast with an openwork flame-like motif surrounded with a convex border having a series of oval indentations. The single branch knuckle bow is in the form of twisted rope with a central decoration of 9 spherical balls with flames emanating top and bottom. The grip, in statue form, is of cast brass having a highly detailed standing American Indian warrior with tomahawk in hand. The remainder of the grip is formed of classical motifs and a border of acanthus leaf clusters. The top of the pommel is an eagle ready for flight standing upon an applied and engraved American shield. The scabbard is of nickel silver with cast brass presentation grade mounts. The top mount has scrollwork, floral sprays and a grotesque mask with a cannon bbl and stack of cannon balls, and Greek key cast in high relief. The center mount has similar motifs featuring a draped hand. Finally, the drag, or bottom mount repeats the Greek key device intertwined with Oak leaves and acorns. The reverse of each mount is engraved with circles and lozenges on a stippled background. One of the most unusual presentation swords I have seen in many years. Of particular interest and rarity is the standing American Indian warrior depicted on the grip. CONDITION: Good. Sword has seen some use and only traces of its orig gold wash remain on the hilt and scabbard mounts indicating that it may have undergone a strong cleaning at one point in its life. Hilt and scabbard furniture have a dark and, presently, uncleaned patina. Blade is quite bright retaining most of its gold washed etching-there being fairly recent surface rust on the lower half of the blade. Scabbard is fine with no major dents or defects. Part of an old sword knot remain. 4-56704 CW17 (8,000-10,000)

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
	887	$14,950.00	RARE AND UNUSUAL CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE INDIAN STATUE HILT SWORD WITH GOLD WASHED BLADE. A fine and rare example of the Schuyler, Hartley & Graham high-grade presentation sword with a very unusual hilt and gilded blade with beautiful etching and a patriotic motto. The sword is not inscribed but has a tangential relationship to a Moses Taylor (see accompanying book) and was descended in a Maine family. The blade measures 32” and is a lightly curved, single edged blade with beautiful etched and gilded panels covering 75% of its surface. The etching is bold with stands of flags, trophies, a spread winged American eagle and sunburst and the motto “No Compromise with Traitors” in beautiful script. The etched surface of the blade is gold washed. On one side of the ricasso is the maker’s mark “Clauberg/Solingen” and on the other is the circular dealer’s mark of “Schuyler, Hartley and Graham/New York”. The hilt is of cast brass in rare and unusual form. The counterguard basket is cast with an openwork flame-like motif surrounded with a convex border having a series of oval indentations. The single branch knuckle bow is in the form of twisted rope with a central decoration of 9 spherical balls with flames emanating top and bottom. The grip, in statue form, is of cast brass having a highly detailed standing American Indian warrior with tomahawk in hand. The remainder of the grip is formed of classical motifs and a border of acanthus leaf clusters. The top of the pommel is an eagle ready for flight standing upon an applied and engraved American shield. The scabbard is of nickel silver with cast brass presentation grade mounts. The top mount has scrollwork, floral sprays and a grotesque mask with a cannon bbl and stack of cannon balls, and Greek key cast in high relief. The center mount has similar motifs featuring a draped hand. Finally, the drag, or bottom mount repeats the Greek key device intertwined with Oak leaves and acorns. The reverse of each mount is engraved with circles and lozenges on a stippled background. One of the most unusual presentation swords I have seen in many years. Of particular interest and rarity is the standing American Indian warrior depicted on the grip. CONDITION: Good. Sword has seen some use and only traces of its orig gold wash remain on the hilt and scabbard mounts indicating that it may have undergone a strong cleaning at one point in its life. Hilt and scabbard furniture have a dark and, presently, uncleaned patina. Blade is quite bright retaining most of its gold washed etching-there being fairly recent surface rust on the lower half of the blade. Scabbard is fine with no major dents or defects. Part of an old sword knot remain. 4-56704 CW17 (8,000-10,000) 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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