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Very Rare McKenney Confederate Foot Officer's Sword, Charlottesville, Virginia. The very rare McKenney Confederate foot offi...
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Description
Very Rare McKenney Confederate Foot Officer's Sword, Charlottesville, Virginia. The very rare McKenney Confederate foot officer's sword was made in Charlottesville, Virginia early in the war. McKenney began operations in July of 1861 and turned out six swords per week. This example is in outstanding condition. The original leather grips and wire are extraordinary. The original scabbard is extremely fine and scabbards seldomly survive with McKenney swords. The maker's name is hand-engraved on the top edge of the blade, which is customary. Only five of these swords are known to exist.Provenance: Charlottesville family
Authentication: Steve Hess
Auction Info
2006 December Signature Civil War Auction #642 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
December, 2006
1st-2nd
Friday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 4
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