CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD.

CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD. This is a regulation model 1852 Naval Officers sword with a 27-3/4” etched blade. Etching includes military motifs: sprays of military arms, circle of 31 stars (31 stars denotes the period of 1852-1858 as Minnesota became the 32nd state on July 4, 1858), patriotic shield, fluted anchors, ropes, and a drooped wing eagle sitting atop a cannon with cannon balls. Blade is agent marked, “W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia”. Scabbard is leather with brass mounts with rope knot shaped ring mounts. Top mount also has applied scroll with, “Horstmann & Sons Makers, Philada”. A sea serpent forms the drag. Typical hilt of oak leaves and acorns with “USN” in a ribbon. Quillon is a sea serpent. Pommel has an eagle surrounded by thirteen stars. CONDITION: Blade is fine. Etched panels are bright with almost all orig luster, and scattered staining. Sword exhibits orig felt red washer. Shark skin grip shows wear to high spots. Triple wire wrap is complete. 4” longitudinal crack in grip. Gilting on sword mounts and hilt is 90%+. Drag is missing screw. 4-58195 (4,000-5,000)

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
	899	$3,852.00	CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD. This is a regulation model 1852 Naval Officers sword with a 27-3/4” etched blade. Etching includes military motifs: sprays of military arms, circle of 31 stars (31 stars denotes the period of 1852-1858 as Minnesota became the 32nd state on July 4, 1858), patriotic shield, fluted anchors, ropes, and a drooped wing eagle sitting atop a cannon with cannon balls. Blade is agent marked, “W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia”. Scabbard is leather with brass mounts with rope knot shaped ring mounts. Top mount also has applied scroll with, “Horstmann & Sons Makers, Philada”. A sea serpent forms the drag. Typical hilt of oak leaves and acorns with “USN” in a ribbon. Quillon is a sea serpent. Pommel has an eagle surrounded by thirteen stars. CONDITION: Blade is fine. Etched panels are bright with almost all orig luster, and scattered staining. Sword exhibits orig felt red washer. Shark skin grip shows wear to high spots. Triple wire wrap is complete. 4” longitudinal crack in grip. Gilting on sword mounts and hilt is 90%+. Drag is missing screw. 4-58195 (4,000-5,000) 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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