LOT #72229 |
Sold on Jun 24, 2007 for: Not Sold
Confederate Presentation Foot Officers Sword by W. J. McElroy of Macon, GA. W. J. McElroy blade presentation; in English scr...
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Description
Confederate Presentation Foot Officers Sword by W. J. McElroy of Macon, GA. W. J. McElroy blade presentation; in English script:Capt. C. P. Bowen
C. P. Bowen was captain of Company C of the 30th Georgia Infantry. They saw action at Atlanta and Chickamauga and later served at Mobile before surrendering in May 1865. Captain Bowen was born in Jackson County, Georgia, his father being a hero in the War of 1812. This sword was captured from him at the Battle of Nashville.
William J. McElroy went into swordmaking as the winds of war began to blow and operated throughout the Civil War. In addition to the production of all types of swords and sabers, he produced a wide variety of products ranging from bayonets and bowie knives of all types, belts, buckles, spurs, and canteens as well as pikes for the State of Georgia. The company was a prolific and noted producer of military supplies to the Confederate Government, the State of Georgia and private individuals.
This beautiful presentation sword was carried by Capt. C. P. Bowen whose name is etched in the presentation panel on the left side of the blade. The etching on both sides of this sword is clear and distinctive. The right side of the blade is etched beginning at the ricasso with a flower over hatching, a panel with the firm name and address in script, "W. J. McElroy/ Macon, Geo.;" and a stand of two flags. On the right is the Confederate First National flag; on the left is the Confederate Battle flag; above that is a diamond pattern with "CS" in old English script. The remainder of this side of the blade to within 11¼" of the tip is etched with laurel vines with leaves.
The left side of the blade is etched to within 11½" of the tip; beginning at the ricasso with the flower over hatching; the presentation panel in a diamond shape etched in old English script, "Capt. C. P, Bowen." The blade is 29 5/8" from ricasso to tip, overall the blade along with hilt is 35¼", the sword is tight to the hilt with no washer. The guard has beautiful patina with none of its original gold gilt remaining. The pommel is plain. The polished wood grip with heavy twisted brass wire wrap is in excellent condition. Truly one of the most beautiful and well-preserved Confederate presentation swords in private hands.
Auction Info
2007 June Civil War Grand Format Auction #663 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2007
24th-25th
Sunday-Monday
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