LOT #72157 |
Sold on Jun 29, 2008 for: Not Sold
Civil War Presentation M1840 Medical Staff Officer's Sword in Superb Condition. ... (Total: 2 Items)
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Description
Civil War Presentation M1840 Medical Staff Officer's Sword in Superb Condition. Inscribed on the back of the scabbard between the mounts "Presented/ To/ M. F. Linquist M. D./ by his personal friends/ as a token of regard/ Sept 8th 1861/ Committee/ R. S. Dunham/ G. W. Dunham/ J. H. Embree/ S. S. Wandell/ E. C. Serviss/ N. O. Benjamin". Unusual inscription executed in several different fonts. This was Dr. Martin F. Linquist of New York City who apparently served as a contract surgeon to the US Army during the war. Beautiful sword and regulation in every detail. One of the most remarkably detailed blade etches we've ever encountered. All executed on a frosted background with the obverse showing laurel leaves and berries, a central panel, "United States Medical Staff" in script surrounded by rays and leaf and floral motifs. The reverse utilizes oak leaves and acorns, a central panel with tucked wing eagle and riband and the same floral and leaf panel as the obverse. All etching highlighted with exquisite hand engraved details. The blade is near mint retaining most of the original luster, just some small patches of salt and peppering near the base of the obverse. There is no maker's mark. Hilt with integrally cast MS, perfect. Brass scabbard and mounts, of regulation form, also about perfect The sword is accompanied by detailed genealogical information on Linquist.. A great inscribed Civil War medical sword.Auction Info
2008 June Signature Civil War Auction #6002 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2008
29th-30th
Sunday-Monday
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