CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION AMES STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD-5TH MASSACHUSETTS.

CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION AMES STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD-5TH MASSACHUSETTS. A nice example of a Civil War officer’s inscribed presentation sword manufactured by Ames. This sword complies with the regulation for the U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword. It has a 32” single edged lightly curved blade that is covered by etched decoration across 60% of its surface. The decoration includes “U.S.” a spread-winged eagle and floral and military decorations. Near the ricasso is the maker’s name “Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass”. The hilt is regulation half-basket style with “U.S.” cast in the counterguard with open work floral decorations surrounding. The pommel is decorated with laurel leaves, and the grip is of wood, covered in sharkskin and wound with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is made of blued steel with brass furniture. On the top mount is the inscription “Presented to/Lieut. A.J. Holbrook/by the Cambridge members/of Co. E, Mass. Vols/at Camp Lander Wenham/Sept. 3, 1862”. On the opposite side of the top mount is stamped: “Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass”. Holbrook served in the 5th Mass. Vol. Inf. (9 month militia) that was organized on August 14, 1862. His sword was presented at Camp Lander, Wenham, Mass. where the regiment was mustered. Co. E was formally mustered on September 3, 1862. During the war the 5th Mass. served at New Berne, Goldsboro, and Kinston doing a number of expeditions on the southeast coastline. They returned to Boston and were mustered out of service at the end of their 9 month term. They lost 16 men by disease. A nice opportunity to own a Civil War presentation sword to a Mass. officer made by a highly desirable sword maker. CONDITION: Very good. Sword has a nice uncleaned patina overall. Blade has been lightly cleaned but retains most of its etching with spotting patches here and there. Edge of the blade is nicked up toward the center. Hilt is fine. Grip shows wear on the high spots but is tight and intact. Scabbard shows much of its orig bluing with light, uncleaned surface rust and pitting over the entire length. 4-58213 CW4 (2,800-3,800)

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
	896	$3,450.00	CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION AMES STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD-5TH MASSACHUSETTS. A nice example of a Civil War officer’s inscribed presentation sword manufactured by Ames. This sword complies with the regulation for the U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword. It has a 32” single edged lightly curved blade that is covered by etched decoration across 60% of its surface. The decoration includes “U.S.” a spread-winged eagle and floral and military decorations. Near the ricasso is the maker’s name “Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass”. The hilt is regulation half-basket style with “U.S.” cast in the counterguard with open work floral decorations surrounding. The pommel is decorated with laurel leaves, and the grip is of wood, covered in sharkskin and wound with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is made of blued steel with brass furniture. On the top mount is the inscription “Presented to/Lieut. A.J. Holbrook/by the Cambridge members/of Co. E, Mass. Vols/at Camp Lander Wenham/Sept. 3, 1862”. On the opposite side of the top mount is stamped: “Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee/Mass”. Holbrook served in the 5th Mass. Vol. Inf. (9 month militia) that was organized on August 14, 1862. His sword was presented at Camp Lander, Wenham, Mass. where the regiment was mustered. Co. E was formally mustered on September 3, 1862. During the war the 5th Mass. served at New Berne, Goldsboro, and Kinston doing a number of expeditions on the southeast coastline. They returned to Boston and were mustered out of service at the end of their 9 month term. They lost 16 men by disease. A nice opportunity to own a Civil War presentation sword to a Mass. officer made by a highly desirable sword maker. CONDITION: Very good. Sword has a nice uncleaned patina overall. Blade has been lightly cleaned but retains most of its etching with spotting patches here and there. Edge of the blade is nicked up toward the center. Hilt is fine. Grip shows wear on the high spots but is tight and intact. Scabbard shows much of its orig bluing with light, uncleaned surface rust and pitting over the entire length. 4-58213 CW4 (2,800-3,800) 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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