1203 - PRESENTATION GRADE, IDENTIFIED, CIVIL WAR STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD BY CLAUBERG.
This is a fine condition, deluxe Staff & Field that is not of the highest grade of presentation, but certainly is a striking sword. It has a jewelled pommel cap and bronze-cast grip that retains most of its silver plating. The Goddess of Liberty adorns the right side of the grip and the foliate casts of the left originally had another, much larger jewel centered. The Eagle-head Quillon is evident. The Clauberg blade retains some original gold wash and is etched with Military Motifs to include a panel that says " Union for Ever". The scabbard is German Silver with hefty Mounts showing Cannon, Gauntlets etc. The sword is inscribed, " Presented to Lieut. Col. Jno. Q. A. Herring A.D.C. by a number of his friends, Balto. Sept.12, 1866". Herring was a director for the Adams Express Company in Baltimore during the Civil War. He was an aid to the governor at that time and was well known for his many efforts to improve hospitals and wounded soldiers conditions therin, etc. He offered the services of Adams Express in the form of trains and cars for free for transport the wounded (both Northern and Southern) to hospitals across Maryland after the Battle of Gettysburg. Although more research needs to be done on this man and the rank associated with the inscription, I would assume that the post-war presentation occurred as a "thank you" for services rendered during the conflict. Not a fighter, but an important contributor to the cause.

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1202 - CIVIL WAR ENLISTED-MAN'S CAVALRY SABRE BY MANSFIELD & LAMB, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED WITH BEAUTIFULLY FRAMED DISCHARGE, CDV, VET MEDAL AND GAR BADGE.
This is a nice little Cavalry grouping of William Kinney of the 20th New York Cavalry. The sword is dated 1863 (difficult to discern the last digit) and in generally very good to fine condition over-all. The discharge, CDV, Medal and Badge are originals and are professionally framed. The sword has a nice inscription on the knuckle-bow but I couldn't get a good photo of it. It is in large Old English letters, "William Kinney, 20th new York Cavalry". The scabbard shows generous traces of nickel plating in protected areas. As I'm sure you've heard before from all the so-called "experts" that this was a post-war practice to preserve these artifacts, one might say that this was probably done by a GAR or other veterans organization. That may be true, but maybe not. As original commercial nickel plating was available from Brooklyn Plating Works as early as 1848, I don't always buy into this theory. Almost every arms manufacturer as well as State and Federal branches of Service were known to have had some items plated even though they had no such capabilities within their own factories or arsenals. Silver, nickel and tin were the most common processes, silver for its beauty and nickel and tin for a similar visual effect and the added measure of durability under extreme environmental conditions such as Naval use. I am of the opinion that many people in this field have expertise, but all the true "experts" are DEAD. If you weren't there, you'll never know for certain! Regardless of that tidbit of information, this is a nice grouping. Kinney mustered into the 20th as a Saddler and served until the close of the war. The unit saw Duty in the Defenses of Portsmouth, Va. Action at Smithfield, Va., Chuckatuck, Wood's Mills Hill, Guiam's Ford, N. C., Blackwater, Before Petersburg and Richmond December, 1864, to April, 1865. Expedition to Hertford, N. C., Darbytown Road January 18, 1865. Appomattox Campaign April 1-9, Five Forks April 1. Fall of Petersburg April 2. Deep Creek April 3-4. Rice's Station April 6. Burke's Station April 7. Appomattox Court House April 9. Surrender of Lee and his army. A nice grouping at a fair price.

$2,250.00
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1197 - CONFEDERATE, STATE OF VIRGINIA CIVIL WAR BELT PLATE ON ITS ORIGINAL BELT WITH HANGERS. IDENTIFIED !
From a prominent collection, this is another great, rock-solid identified Confederate offering. This rig came out-of-the-woods in 2000 with a notarized letter of provenance. The belt was used by Leonzio Lumpkin, who served in Captain B.H. Smith's Company of the Richmond Howitzers. It is accompanied with a large folder of documents to include a notarized letter-of-provenance dated from 2000, and letters of authenticity from noted dealer John Sexton and author Steve Mullinax. In addition, the catalog contains regimental history as well as muster sheets and information on the service of Lumpkin, who was wounded at Spottsylvania Court House. The Richmond Howitzers had a remarkable history that included action in many of the major conflicts to include Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, etc. This is a great item priced at what one might expect for an unidentified rig of similar condition and the folder of material actually includes documented sales of these belt rigs at over $6,000.00 with NO HISTORY.

$ 6,375.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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1196 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE. 1ST MODEL SAURBIER, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED.
I bought this sword from a dealer out of the Carolina's. It's a great sword with good history and inscribed on the top of the pommel cap, "J. H. Byers". Byers was in one of my favorite units, the 14th Pennsylvania Cavalry. After my purchase, I found that the sword had previously been on the market without a scabbard. How someone found the correct scabbard I don't know, but I will guarantee this scabbard is a Saurbier product to any recognized authority on the subject. It is original and fits the sword to a tee. Together they make a wonderful historical artifact and I doubt one could find a nicer example at this low price. The grip is near excellent, the blade shows use but most all of its etching and the scabbard matches in patina, age and wear. This is a very fine artifact. The regiment saw many skirmishes and action throughout their tour of duty and lost during service 2 Officers and 97 Enlisted men killed and mortally wounded and 296 Enlisted men by disease. Total 395. Their Colonel, James M. Schoonmaker won the Medal-of-Honor for gallant service at Opequan/Winchester. I will supply whoever purchases this sword with the name of a good researcher to garner all of Byers muster sheets and other records from the National Archives.

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1191 - CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR SABRE BAYONET BY BOYLE & GAMBLE.
This is an out-of-the-woods find that came to us last week. It is as honest as the day is long. Beautiful, deep, rich patina with traces of verdigris. Untouched, with Roman Numeral VI stamped at the spring base. Lock-pin and spring are missing. The blade is average showing use and age but no severe pitting or loss to the metal. I have seen several similar examples at well over $2,000.

$1,585.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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1188 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE BY SAURBIER.
One will have to search long and hard for a similar example of this fine Sabre. This is a Saurbier Type 2 Cavalry Officers Sabre and it is excellent overall. It has a deeply etched near mint blade, silver-plated pewter grips and Mother-of-Pearl inlays of George Washington on the pommel cap and a Shield of Liberty on top of the pommel. Investment grade and a complete screamer.

SOLD ! ! !
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1187 - PRICE & DESCRIPTION ABOVE !
PRICE & DESCRIPTION ABOVE.

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1164 - CIVIL WAR STATUE-HILT PRESENTATION SWORD.
This particular sword is one of the finest offered by us, or any other dealer in quite some time. This is a "World-Class" artifact that should not be overlooked by any serious collector that demands both premier quality of construction and presentation as well as wonderful history. It has most every feature that any high-end collector could ask for and is of the highest caliber for its type. THE SWORD - The figural hilt on this sword is outstanding, that of the Goddess of Liberty holding a sword in her right hand. It is of German silver, finely detailed and is nearly identical to the grand presentation swords of Generals Egan and Mitchell pictured on pages 486 and 493 respectively in John Thillmanns inspiring work on the subject, save for the large garnet inlay of this example. The guard is almost unique, having been cast with a single outer bow with the interior scroll-work of vines and floral decorations being sweated on to the casting and then embellished with 9 oval-shaped garnets. The quillon is a dragons-head set with ruby eyes. The guard shows 80 - 90% original gilt. The excellent Clauberg blade is gold-washed with the motto, "ALWAYS READY" etched into its right side. The blade retains 99% of its original gold gilt and shows the slightest scattered dusting of powdery fine specs of rust, almost unnoticeable. The un-etched surface retains an unblemished high-polish. The scabbard is German Silver that originally had a heavy gold gilt. It now shows gilt surrounding the mounts as well as in the recesses of its finely engraved surfaces with the balance a clean and polished silver. It is inscribed within a large, engraved panel, "Presented to 1st Lt. John W. Pryor / 81st Penna. Vols. / by the privates of Co. "G", as a token of their regard and esteem. March 6, 1863. Falmouth, Va.". The mounts are each fitted with 3 garnets on each side of the ring mounts and both they and the drag retain over 90% original gilt. THE HISTORY - I need not spend a lot of time in describing the war service of this man. One need only look up the 81st on the net to get a generalized history of this outstanding regiment who fought in virtually every major battle of the Army of the Potomac to include; Yorktown, Battle of Fair Oaks (Seven Pines), Savage Station, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Battle of Fredericksburg, Va., Battle of Chancellorsville, Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of the Wilderness, Spottsylvania, Siege of Petersburg, Mine Explosion, Sailor's Creek April, Appomattox C. H. April 9. Surrender. ************ Pryor served in the 2nd Pennsylvania Infantry during the Mexican War who saw action at the Siege of Vera Cruz, Cerro Gordo, and the Storming of Chapultepec Castle (Mexico City). With the 81st in the Civil War, Pryor took a shell wound to the chest at The Battle of Fair Oaks, was wounded in the foot, left shoulder and took a severe gun-shot wound to the left thigh at Fredericksburg, suffered a slight wound (I believe to the head) at Chancellorsville, and was raked with a severe gun-shot wound to the right thigh in the Wheatfield at Gettysburg. ************, Generals swords are nice, I prefer those of a FIGHTER !!!!

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1163 - CIVIL WAR STATUE-HILT PRESENTATION OFFICERS SWORD.
PRICE AND DESCRIPTION ABOVE !

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1142 - ORIGINAL CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICERS SWORD BY COLLINS, INSCRIBED AND IDENTIFIED TO A CONNECTICUT OFFICER.
Research underway, description to follow.

$4,250.00
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1139 - CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD WITH ORIGINAL SCABBARD.
There is no way to accurately describe this sword. It has recently come out of a collection after being buried for several years and is so wonderful in terms of condition that I have been asked by several dealers to attempt to sell it to a museum. It is without peer in terms of condition. Many in this pattern of the best condition have sold for up to $9,000.00 in the past. According to several dealers and collectors that have seen this example, there has never been another like this. The blade retains over 90% original polish, which up to this time was not thought to have been part of the production process, as most of these blades have a mat finish. Such a blade has not been seen on any other example and it is absolutely original and untouched. The crudely cast hilt is in patina. The scabbard is also probably the finest ever seen, showing little to no use. If you want a collection of the best, you need to own this sword.

$ 8,750.00
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1135 - CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICERS SWORD. HORSTMANN MARKED WITH SHARKSKIN SCABBARD.
This is a rare sword and really priced fairly considering its in a great deluxe scabbard. Nice etch, nice scabbard, excellent grip.

$1,575.00
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1134 - CIVIL WAR CAVALRY OFFICERS SABRE BY F.A.R.& C.
According to information in John Thillmanns book on Cavalry and Artillery Swords, this is a very rare piece and if you collect Cavalry Officers, you may not see another one. In very good condition overall with patinaed scabbard, strong blade etch and fine sharkskin grip.

$1,575.00
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1131 - CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY SWORD. AMES, SHORT ARTILLERY SWORD DATED 1835.
This is a fine condition Ames with early date that certainly must have seen use in both the Mexican and Civil Wars. The sword and scabbard both show use but no abuse and remain in fine condition. I doubt you'll find a better one cheaper.

$950.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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1130 - CIVIL WAR NAVAL OFFICERS SWORD WITH SHARKSKIN SCABBARD.
This is a very good to fine condition naval Officers Sword. It is unmarked and has what is considered a deluxe feature with this rare sharkskin scabbard. Brass is in a medium patina, grip is near perfect, blade shows all the etch and the scabbard is fine.

$1,575.00
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1127 - CIVIL WAR SWORD. STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED. MANUFACTURED BY HORSTMANN BROS.
This is a very fine condition Horstmann & Sons, Staff and Field Officers Sword. The blade shows excellent deep etching but very little frosting. The hilt and grip are also very fine to excellent with traces of gilt. The scabbard is excellent showing most of its original brown lacquer finish. The inscription is original and to the period. We had this sword on our website 2 or 3 years ago and just bought it back in a group with a few others. It has not been researched. We do know that the 84th was mustered in for two short terms of service early in the Civil War and that Douglas was still in this State unit as late as 1872. This is a very fine condition sword that is priced very fairly. We purchased it at a bargain price and are perfectly willing to pass the savings on to the lucky customer that calls first.

$ 2,750.00
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1121 - CIVIL WAR, AMES FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This one's easy. Grip near mint, hilt near mint, blade near mint, mounts near mint. I guess I could have just described this as near mint, but the scabbard does have a bit of age crackling. None of its shiny black finish is missing though. This is investment quality stuff here, and someone that wants to upgrade or fill a spot in their collection room should latch onto this. I can't believe you can find this blue-chip type of sword, in this condition, at this price anywhere else. If you do, you need to buy it before I do!

Sold !!!
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1112 - CIVIL WAR SWORD, NON-REGULATION STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD OF LT. VAN. B. MORRIS, OF CO. G, WEST VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS.
This is a good condition sword that we sold a couple of years ago for over $3,000.00. It came back in a trade and is priced to sell. The metal parts are all German Silver and could be be cleaned to a fine looking presentation. The grip is worn with a bit of leather missing. The blade shows etching but also needs a cleaning. Morris was promoted a Lieutenant in early '65, at which time he probably received this sword. The 11th served in several key battles late in the Civil War to include Cloyd's Mountain, New River Bridge, Lexington, Lynchburg, Snicker's Ferry, Winchester, Martinsburg, Berryville, the Opequan, Fisher's Hill, Strasburg and Cedar Creek.

$2,675.00
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1109 - CONFEDERATE D-GUARD BOWIE KNIFE WITH MASSIVE BLADE.
This is a huge D-Guard with a massive 17" clipped-point blade and 22" overall. It shows arsenal quality construction and is in untouched condition.

$2,675.00
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1093 - CIVIL WAR STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD INSCRIBED TO WILLIAM T. LUTHER.
This is a really nice, untouched 1860 that comes straight out of the woods from a yard sale in New England last month. It shows more than 50% original gold gilt on its brass mountings to include its hilt, a smooth undented scabbard and a finely etched blade. The inscription on its top mount is beautifull reading, "Presented to Lt. Wm. T. Luther by members of Co. A, 11th R.I.Vs.". Luther was in the Union Army in the 1st, 10th and 11th Rhode Island and saw action from Bull Run through July of 1863. He is reported as one time being captured on the CW database. Further research may prove to be very interesting.

$3,850.00 - SOLD ! ! !
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1090 - 100% ORIGINAL, IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE JAMES CONNING FOOT OFFICERS SWORD WITH FULL DOCUMENTED AND NOTARIZED AFFIDAVIDT FROM THE DIRECT DESCENDANT WHO SOLD IT TO US NOT MORE THAN 30 DAYS AGO.
SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AND DETAILS.

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1090 - IDENTIFIED CONFEDERATE JAMES CONNING FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This is our most recent prized find, straight from a gentleman from Eutaw, Alabama. It is totally untouched and has never been on the collector market until now. It is a fine condition Conning with full makers mark on the sheet-brass mount above the ring. Below the ring is factory inscribed J.F.S.. The sword was owned and carried by Captain James F. Smith of the 20th Alabama, a former resident of the same county from whence it came. The 20th was organized in Montgomery, September 16, 1861. Its first service was at Mobile. It was in the campaign in Kentucky, under Gen. Kirby Smith; then was sent to Mississippi; fought with great gallantry and sustained severe loss at Port Gibson, May 1, 1863, and Champion's Hill, or Baker's Creek, May 16th; was distinguished for bravery in the siege of Vicksburg, and surrendered with that fortress. After being exchanged the regiment joined Bragg and fought with great gallantry at Missionary Ridge, and, during the campaign of 1864, took part in nearly all the battles from Dalton to Atlanta. It suffered severely at Rocky Face, May 5-9, 1864; Kenesaw, June 27th, and Jonesboro, August 31st and September 1st; but with unabated courage fought at Nashville, December 15 and 16, 1864; at Kinston, N. C., March 4, 1865, and at Bentonville, March 19th to 21st. We don't have the archive records on Smith as of this writing, but found him in several documents on the net and have traced Smith's ancestry to the former owner from whom we purchased the sword. The brass is wonderfully patinaed with traces of original gold gilt on the hilt, excellent original leather wrapped grip, fine full blade and scabbard showing some flaking to the leather surfaces. This is a great opportunity to acquire an untouched, straight from the woods Confederate offering that hasn't been "tweaked" in any fashion what-so-ever and has a rock-solid identification.

$26,500.00 _ ON HOLD ! ! !
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1081 - CONFEDERATE TWO-PIECE WREATH & TONGUE BELT-PLATE WITH "CSA" MOTIF.
One of the rarer belt-plates and seldom seen for sale, this plate came directly out-of-the-woods. It retains most of its original gold gilt and one would be hard-pressed to find another. For the discriminating collector that likes the rarest and the best.

SOLD !!!
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1078 - CIVIL WAR FOOT OFFICERS SWORD BY HORSTMANN, HISTORICALLY INSCRIBED.
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$1,950.00
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1070 - CONFEDERATE MITCHELL AND TYLER FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.
This is a wonderful M&T that was partially manufactured by Boyle & Gamble for the famed Jeweler and Outfitter of Military Products in Richmond, Virginia during the conflict. The blade is wonderful, showing some traces of raised rust (that can be removed carefully), no pitting & un-sharpened. The grip is nearly perfect, the best I have seen. The scabbard is beautiful and sound showing a few flakes to the surface and all brass is a beautiful brown patina. This is a premium condition sword. This sword was on hold for the last month at $8,500 and I had several inquiries on it but was waiting for payment. It never came. I have therefore reduced the price and if you were a former caller, it's now for sale again. This is a really fine, 100% original Confederate Sword that is now bargain priced.

$ 7,850.00 - ON HOLD ! ! !
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