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Nice Group of Three Civil War Swords, consisting of:... (Total: 3 Items)
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Nice Group of Three Civil War Swords, consisting of:M1840 Musician's Sword by Roby, dated 1863. Blade clean with just some staining toward the tip. Nice crisp markings and date. Quillon slightly bent, otherwise the hilt is excellent. Original leather scabbard with brass mounts with frog stud with several weak spots but intact. Mounts with some dents but very good.
M1840 Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword by Ames dated 1862 with excellent marks. Blade clean and bright, just a few minor stains, absolutely no rust or pitting, retaining the original leather washer. Hilt excellent with good inspector's marks, front lobe just slightly bent, typical of these swords. Brass mounted leather scabbard would be perfect but for a clean break at the mid point. Brass mounts with frog stud near mint, just a couple of tiny dents.
M1840 Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword, this second example with the brass mounted iron scabbard. Blade near mint, just a few minor stains near the tip, retaining the original leather washer. Markings weak with partial date 18( ) visible and inspector's mark F. S. ( ). Brass hilt about perfect, marked with a couple of two digit numbers. Brass mounts with frog stud very good, just some dents on the lower mount which exhibits nice inspector's marks. Iron scabbard about mint retaining most of the original lacquer brown finish.
Auction Info
2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
29th-30th
Sunday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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