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Category: Confederate & Union Edged Weapons
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US Navy Model 1852 Named Naval Officer's Sword
Gorgeous US Navy Model 1852 Naval Officer's Sword inscribed with a Civil War naval officer's name 'Edgar K. Sellow' of Long Branch, Massachusetts. Highly desireable AMES wartime production accompanied with A.A.Paymaster Sellows pension papers. He served from September 22nd 1864 until honorably discharged October, 1st 1864. Edgar K. Sellow served as Acting Assistant Paymaster on board the USS Gemsbok from December 1864 until the vessel was de-commissioned. The Gemsbok was comissioned in 1861. Sellow must have been assigned to this vessel after it was re-fitted and recommissioned at New York 23 December 1864. Assigned to the South Atlantic squadron she reached Port Royal 8 January 1865. She served on blockade duty in waters off Georgia and South Carolina and as a guard and store ship before returning to the New York Navy Yard 17 June 1865. Decommissioned there 11 July 1865, Gemsbok was sold at auction to Smith & Co. at New York.
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Fabulous South Carolina Militia Officer's Sword
Very attractive South Carolina Militia Officer's Sword circa 1840-1850 by Horstmann and so marked. This fairly well known pattern features a Palmetto tree over 1776 cast into the guard. Grips are Mother of pearl, the pommel in the shape of an Indian Princess. It has a straight blue and gold blade that is near mint. During this period it seems to have been common practice manufacture/assemble swords with European (usually Solingen) made blades. This one bears the trademark of King's Head of Solingen maker Gebruder Weyersburg. Decorated brass scabbard is numbered '423' and this same number is noted on other examples.
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Confederate NCO Shoulder Belt Sword Rig
Confederate NCO Shoulder Belt Sword Rig with artillery short sword. This rig is a rare adaptation of a Confederate short artillery sword to an over the shoulder belt rig as worn by NCO's of the period. Shoulder belt rigs are frequently seen for Federal NCO's but are almost non-existant for his CS counterpart. Leather shoulder sling is tooled with 3 narrow lines on one side and is cut for an oval belt plate of the classic 1808 pattern. Leather has been treated making it perfectly supple. Confederate artillery short sword is modeled on the Federal pattern of 1832. Blade and hilt both retain most of their original tool marks and surface. Matching Confederate scabbard sports a 3-piece tip with unusual 3-pin attachment. Note the period sewn repair on the seam close to tip.
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US Model 1860 Staff by Emerson & Silver
Classic Civil War produced US Model 1860 Staff. John Thillman, author of 'Civil War Army Swords' documents nearly identical examples on pages 451-454. Emerson & Silver are identified as the maker with some examples found bearing the name of retailer Tomes Son & Melvain. Horn grip and diamond profile blade follow regulations. Hilt is missing grip wire and the folding guard retaining spring button. Hard to find this pattern when it is actually from the Civil War period.
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US Navy Civil War Cutlass Belt Rig
US Navy Cutlass Belt Rig with 1862 dated and inspected Ames cutlass, frog, belt and dated fuze pouch. Condition for the most part is excellent. Scabbard tip is almost separated and there are a couple of weak spots in the leather. Grip of cutlass retains wire which is usually not seen.
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Rare Confederate Short Artillery Sword
Rare Confederate Short Artillery Sword. This pattern is only occaisionally found. There are a couple of examples with known provenance from Alabama. 19 1/2-inch blade has a smooth brown patina with original tool marks visible among some very minor scattered pitting. The hilt has a reddish color often found in Confederate brass. Roman numerals XXXV are cut into the cross-guard. There is no play.
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US Model 1855 Rifle Sword Bayonet
Complete and fully functional US Model 1855 Rifle Sword Bayonet. Inspector's mark 'L' on flat of brass handle. Blade has been sharpened. Correct excellent scabbard.
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Tiffany & Co British 1821 Pattern Cavalry Saber
Somewhat scarce British 1821 Pattern Cavalry Saber imported by Tiffany & Co of New York early in the war. Straight iron hilt with 95% leather and brass twisted wire. In addition to TC and star marks on both sides of the blade there is a rack number '24'. 36-inch blade with scattered stains a peppering mostly confined to the tip. Scabbard fits perfectly and is unmarked.
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US Model 1840 NCO Sword by Emerson & Silver
US Model 1840 NCO Sword by Emerson & Silver with original metal scabbard. Bright 1863 dated and inspected blade. Matching inspectors initials on drag. Guard was bent during the time of its use but the makers mark is visible. A nice clean Union NCO sword.
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Confederate Clover Leaf Pike Blade
Cool Confederate Clover Leaf Pike Blade. Generous traces of gold paint remain leading me to believe it is an old Bannerman's piece. 20 x 6 1/2 inches.
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