Four Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Swords, c. mid to late 19th century, a sword with a gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade marked U.S./ARMORY/Springfield/Mass., a steel scabbard with brass fittings; a sword with gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved blade marked SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/SPRINGFIELD/MASS. U.S.A., a steel scabbard with brass fittings; a sword with gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade, a steel scabbard with brass fittings; and a sword with gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, and engraved steel blade marked AMES/MFG. CO./CHICOPEE/MASS, and a blued-steel scabbard with brass fittings. Estimate $400-600 All in good condition, the Ames sword is missing part of the ball for the folding counter guard. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
U. S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword: U. S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword by Simmons & Co. of Boston. Etched blade with steel NCO style scabbard. Blade 29. 25"l. Overall: 36. 5"l. Processing and shipping within the continental U. S. $55. 00 plus 1. 5% replacement cost insurance. Please note we do not accept credit cards. Condition Scattered wear and losses on scabbard. Blade has minor wear. Witherells strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherells. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms & Conditions.
AN HISTORIC AND EXTENSIVE GROUPING CONSISTING OF A PRESENTATION GRADE U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD AND COLT 1849 POCKET REVOLVER BOTH INSCRIBED TO THE COL. OF THE 21ST CONNECTICUT Inf. WITH RANK EPAULETS, SWORD BELT AND SASH, COMMISSION AND BINOCULARS. This sword shows hard wear and tear and must have seen long and arduous service in the field during numerous engagements. The sword is a regulation style U.S. Model 1850 Staff & Field Officer’s sword, several grades higher than standard and of European manufacture. It has a 32” single edged, lightly curved blade deeply etched and once, containing extensive gold wash. The etched decoration is generally generic and floral with a prominent “U.S.” on one side. There is also the French motto: “Je Maintiendrai Le Droit” which, roughly translated means: “We shall maintain the right”. The hilt is of regulation style with “US” cast into the counter guard. The scabbard is of steel with fancy engraved brass furniture. Inscribed on the reverse counterguard of the sword’s hilt is: “Col. Hiram B. Crosby”. The inscribed Colt Model 1849 Pocket Revolver, SN 324913 (all matched-loading lever is unmarked), has a 4” bbl with a New York address, 6-shot cylinder and brass back strap and trigger guard. The back strap is inscribed “Col. H. B. Crosby” by, what appears to be, the same engraver who did the sword. The accompanying sword belt is of folded black Russian leather with a brass keeper and two sword carrying straps with brass spring clips. The belt plate is an officer’s style M1851 eagle plate with its wreath cast integral with the plate. Also with the sword is Crosby’s red silk sash of standard form with tassels, his Smith Patent style Col. rank shoulder straps, Crosby’s orig military commission to rank of Col. dated June 28, 1860 and signed by the Gov. of CT, William A. Buckingham and, finally, Crosby’s Civil War period binoculars remain with this group being a pair of French manufactured brass bodied and leather covered binoculars. At the time of the Battle of Cold Harbor, Hiram B. Crosby was commanding the 21st CT Inf. as Maj. Later promoted to full Col. he led the regiment until he was discharged for a medical disability on September 14, 1864. Organized at New Haven in August 1862, this Regiment went to the Defenses of Washington, D.C. then off to the front participating in the battles of Fredericksburg, Va., "Mud March," and the Siege of Suffolk prior to moving to provost and guard duty at Portsmouth, Norfolk and Newport News until February 1864. Expedition up James River to Fort Powhatan, thence to Newberne February 12, and duty there, at Plymouth and at Washington, N. C. they then joined Butler's operations on South Side of the James River and against Petersburg and Richmond, operations against Fort Darling, Battle of Drewry's Bluff and Bermuda Hundred. Battle of Cold Harbor, siege operations against Petersburg and Richmond then onto Chaffin's Farm, New Market Heights and Fair Oaks. After doing duty in the trenches before Richmond, they became a part of the City’s occupying forces. The Regiment was mustered out June 16, 1865 with losses totaling 175. Copies of his pension, military records and history of the regiment accompany the sword. CONDITION: Fair. Heavy wear from tip to toe, likely a battlefield carried sword. Gilt decoration on the blade has all but faded away in dark patina and surface rust. Quillon is fractured but remains attached. All of the brass furniture and the scabbard have been heavily cleaned at some time. Leather and wire wrap are missing from the grip. Colt revolver is quite good with traces of blue on the bbl and frame. Sword belt is worn but flexible with some losses to stitching. Crosby’s sash is faded to a reddish-brownish hue with a few minor frayed areas. Rank shoulder straps are very nice and the binoculars very good. 4-59211 (5,000-10,000)
Model 1860 U.S. Staff and Field Officer's Sword American, late 19th century, ornate gilt brass guard with eagles, shield and stand of arms, double-edged blade marked "U.S. Armory Springfield, Mass", engraved eagle, "US", flags and stand of arms, 37 in. excluding nickel-plated scabbard with gilt brass tip,
U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD 19th CenturyBrass handle with eagle and Liberty shield decoration. Nickel-plated scabbard. Includes gold sword knot. Length of blade 38.5."
MAGNIFICENT AND HISTORIC CIVIL WAR MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL OFFICERS SWORD BY AMES-TO BRIGADIER GENERAL HENRY LAWRENCE EUSTIS-10TH MASS. An important unique presentation U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer’s Sword by Ames of the highest grade. The only other sculpted hilt Ames swords of the Civil War period known were those of General U.S. Grant and the sword of General Jesse Reno (sold by James D. Julia in 2001 for $109,000). Of great significance is the similarity to the U.S. Grant sword, which is the most famous and important of all Ames swords (Hamilton, pg. 169), which was designed by master sculpture John Q. A. Ward of New York. All 3 of these swords, Eustis, Reno and Grant, have floral decorated shell guards with the General’s initials. This sword, like Reno’s and Grant’s, is totally custom made. Most features are unique and not seen on any other sword. There is no higher quality in Ames swords. The sword is a variant pattern of the U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officers sword and was made by the Ames Mfg. Co. The blade is straight, double edged, with a central fuller and measures 31" long. Bold etching covers 95% of the blade’s length. A very rare and unusual feature for an American sword. In fact, if the blade were not signed "Ames Manf. Co., Chicopee, Mass", its maker would be unknown, as this quality of fine, profuse etching has not been previously encountered in other Ames swords. The etching incorporates Victorian floral designs, an American shield, intertwined "US," and classical stands of arms. At the ricasso the blade is signed, "Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee, Mass." The hilt is gold washed cast brass in high relief. The clamshell counterguard is edged with rococo scrolls of the finest qualityand has Eustis’ initials intertwined in gold. The reverse clamshell is diminutive and undecorated. The quillion is a unique design of a Roman warrior’s head with helmet. The face of the warrior appears to be that of Eustis himself!! (To our knowledge, this head does not appear on any other Ames sword). The single knucklebow is highly decorated on the obverse with an American shield, traditional Roman armor and arms and a cameo relief head of a Union soldier in Bummer kepi in an oval cartouche, again with the same image of Eustis himself? This knucklebow is identical to another unique solid gold Ames sword presented to Franklin Pierce by the state of New Hampshire in 1849 (see John Hamilton, p. 97, "Ames Sword Company". The only difference being the lack of the oval cameo of Eustis. The Pierce sword has a plain undecorated oval). The pommel is a Roman warrior’s head with crested helmet and again in Eustis' image. The grip, which is identical to the Reno sword, is unseen elsewhere, having white sharkskin banded in a gilted geometric pattern on wire. Equally magnificent is the scabbard, which is gold plated and signed by Ames on the reverse near the throat. The mounts and profuse engraving are again some of the finest found on an Ames sword. The top mount has two carrying rings and represents a sunburst and acanthus leaf spray with a Greek God’s face in the center. The middle mount is similar, however, the Indian figure from the Massachusetts state seal is imposed in the center. The drag is decorated with a stand of flags and also framed as the previous two are. In addition to these cast elements applied to the scabbard body, approximately 30% of the scabbard is decorated with engraved military trophies. Between the top and middle mount is the General’s name "H.L. EUSTIS" in large block letters. To the top and bottom, intertwined with floral engraving is a ribbon reading: "Presented to Brigadier General [H.L. EUSTIS] by the 10th Mass Infantry". This inscription is in the most deluxe style! The sword is accompanied by its original wooden presentation case with the script initials "HLE" in nicely engraved, solid, sheet-silver inlaid in the cover. The case retains its original blue velvet lining and is fitted with a hinged lidded compartment, which contains a wine-red fringed silk sash. Henry Eustis was a brilliant man, educated at Harvard and West Point and instructor of engineering of both. Generals Newton and Sedgwick both praised him in their reports from the Chancellorville Campaign for "gallant service". Eustis was born in Fort Independence, Boston, Massachusetts on February 1, 1819, the son of Brigadier General Abraham Eustis an officer in the garrison for whom Fort Eustis, Virginia was named. Also named after him is the village of "Eustis" in Northwestern Maine. He attended Harvard, graduated in 1838, and went to West Point, graduating first in his class of 56 in 1842 ahead of such notable classmates as Richard Anderson, Abner Doubleday, A. P. Stewart, D. H. Hill, James Longstreet, Lafayette McLaws, John Newton, John B. Kurtz, George Sykes and Earl Van Dorn. Eustis could choose his appointment, by virtue of his class ranking, and elected to go into the engineers. He served on projects along the east coast, including the construction of Fort Warren in Boston Harbor. He also spent two years (1847-1849) as an instructor of engineering at West Point. In 1849 he resigned to become professor of engineering at the new Lawrence Scientific School of Harvard. In August of 1862 Eustis became Colonel of the 10th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment. Eustis was in temporary command of the brigade (at the time the Second Brigade, Third Division, Sixth Corps) for a month before receiving permanent command and promotion to Brigadier General (USV) in September 1863. In the regimental history of the Tenth Massachusetts Infantry it is cited that the men of the Tenth Massachusetts raised $300 towards the purchase of this great sword, sash, and belt, which they presented to Eustis at Brandy Station on February 19, 1864. He led his brigade at Fredericksburg (after Colonel Brown of the Thirty-sixth New York was wounded), Marye's Heights, Salem Heights, Gettysburg, Rappahannock Station, Mine Run and the Wilderness. Eustis apparently used and became addicted to opium. He resigned on June 27, 1864, one week after the Tenth Massachusetts left for home, citing reasons of "ill health". Eustis returned to his professorship at Harvard, authoring a number of technical and scientific articles. He died on January 11, 1885, and is buried in Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge. CONDITION: Sword and scabbard are excellent. The blade exhibits its factory frosty etching over all with no flaws. The hilt retains about 100% of its bright gold wash, as does the scabbard. Only a few small dark, age spots appear. The carrying ring is missing from the middle scabbard mount. The hilt, particularly the pommel, could be tightened. The sash is worn and the silk is brittle with deterioration, especially at the fringe. The case is missing the lock and escutcheon and has some scuffs. There are some cracks in the bottom panel and some joints are loose, but the wood is all present. This is a unique opportunity to acquire one of the finest Ames presentation swords in existence, a spectacular find. 4-51300 JS, CW, JJ (75,000-125,000)
CIVIL WAR M1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORDCivil War era Model 1860 Staff and Field officer's sword and scabbard with collapsible guard. Blade is etched with an American flag, eagle, shield, crossed cannons and "U.S.". The ricasso is marked M.C. Lilley & Co Columbus, O. Sword measures appro. 36 1/2" overall, blade is approx. 30". Blade has a slight bend. Tip is pointed. Light wear and discoloration to the finish. See images for more details on condition. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
US CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 OFFICERS SWORD - RIDABOCKUS Civil War Model 1860 Staff & Field Officers Sword - Ridabock. Ricasso is marked "Ridabock & Co." The snakeskin grip shows extensive wear. The twisted wire wrap is in tact. The double clamshell has the typical eagle with flags on it on one side and the folding side is blank, the quillon has a lion face on it. The sword has a broken tip. Overall length: 30.5 inches. The blade measures 24 inches and the handle measures 6.5 inches.
1865 Civil War Letter Regarding a Murder Charge Appeal to President Lincoln: Abraham Lincoln Related. U. S. Senator Preston King Regarding His Murder Charge Appeal to President Lincoln . PRESTON KING (1806-1865). United States Representative and Senator from New York, considered for Republican Vice-Presidential nomination in 1860, a presidential elector on the Abraham Lincoln ticket in 1864, served as effective White House Chief of Staff for Andrew Johnson. January 3, 1865-Dated Civil War Period, Manuscript Letter Signed, "Preston King, " former Senator from New York, to Colonel Nelson Green regarding his Attempted Murder Charge Appeal to President Abraham Lincoln, Fine. This Manuscript Letter has 4 pages, measuring 5. 75" x 7", at Ogdensburgh (sic), New York. Written by former U. S. Senator Preston King to Colonel Nelson Green, formerly of the 76th NY State Volunteers. Mailing folds, light soiling and spotting to the white wove period paper. In 1861, Colonel Green shot a Captain in his regiment for disobeying an order. Green was subsequently arrested and charged with attempted murder, known as "The Green-McNett Shooting Affair. " Here, former U. S. Senator Preston King writes to the War Department to appeal on Col. Green's behalf. This Civil War dated Letter deals with what appears to be a failed appeal to Secretary Stanton and President Lincoln. This Letter reads, in part;. . ". in my letters to Mr. Doolittle with whom as an old friend & correspond & occasionally mentioned you with the note that he could aid you. " (It continues), ". he sent me in a letter a communication from the War Department addressed to him stating that your application had been laid before the President who affirmed the action of the War Department and declined to reconsider it. " (Preston King suggests that Green's) ". It was my opinion that in your own ernest personal appeal and statements of your case to the President in Person furnishes the best if not only, hope for you. ". . After a somewhat protracted hearing, Colonel Green was ordered to Washington, and thence to his home in Cortland, N. Y. where he was afterwards, by order of the Secretary of War, dismissed from the service. The controversy growing out of the trial of Colonel Green for a time nearly paralyzed the Regiment, destroying its usefulness. Good men found themselves differing with equally good men, upon the merits and demerits of the prosecution, and skillful tacticians confessed that the only way to harmonize the feeling was a to bring the Regiment into action. " A rather lengthy, extensive full description regarding "The Green-McNett Shooting Affair" is also available regarding this lot in our Online Auction description. On August 14, 1865, former U. S. Senator Preston King was Appointed by President Andrew Johnson as Collector of the Port of New York. The Appointment was made in an effort to eliminate corruption in the Port of New York and to heal divisions within the Republican Party. Despairing of success, King committed suicide by tying a bag of bullets around his neck and leaping from a ferryboat in New York Harbor on November 13, 1865, and was buried at the City Cemetery in Ogdensburg, NY. . NEW YORK SEVENTY-SIXTH REGIMENT OF INFANTRY. . Cortland Regiment; Cherry Valley Regiment; Otsego County . . Regiment; Cromwellian Regiment. By Richard F. Palmer. . Colonel Nelson W. Green of Cortland received authority to . . recruit a regiment of infantry in Cortland county, and . . commenced recruiting September 2, 1861, receiving some men from . . the counties of Allegany and Yates. About the same time Gen. . . George E. Danforth received authority to recruit a regiment in . . the counties of Otsego and Schoharie, with headquarters at . . Cherry Valley, to which regiment the 39th Militia furnished a . . large number of men. These regiments were moved to Albany, and . . being below the minimum number, consolidated into one, the 76th . . Regiment, with N. W. Green as Colonel, January 14, 1862. . . Captain McNett's company of the Cortland Regiment . . was transferred to the 93d Infantry, December 28, 1861. The newly formed regiment was mustered in the service of the United States for three years January 16, 1862. . . The Green-McNett Shooting Affair: . . In the latter part of November, 1861, Captain McNett secured a leave of absence under the pretense he was going to go to Syracuse to purchase his uniform, and then to Allegany county to procure more men. On his return, Col. Green charged him with having used his leave of absence to go to Albany, where he preferred a series of charges against Green. According to A. P. Smith, the unit's historian, McNett stirred up strife because he expected to be the regiment's major, an appointment that went to Charles E. Livingston. . When McNett returned to Cortland , Col. Green charged him with violating the intent of the leave of absence and ordered him to give up the paper as fraudulently obtained. McNett refused to give up the paper and Green ordered Captain Grover to take it from him. McNett formally resisted, but unbuttoned his coat and Grover took the document from McNett's pocket. . Green then ordered McNett in close arrest in the officers' quarters, with orders he be permitted to communicate with no one, except by permission from the post commandant. A guard was placed over him. This created hard feelings within McNett's company, giving rise to much angry discussion in camp. . On Dec. 6, 1861, Col. Green had been to Captain McNett's company to settle some difficulty and on his return, while riding past the officers' quarters, saw McNett standing in the doorway. . Green ordered him back inside, but McNett refused to obey. According to Green, McNett was standing outside conversing and shaking hands with his men. McNett said he was actually just inside the door and had stepped near the entrance to get some fresh air. Exactly who was telling the truth is not known. One contemporary newspaper account states Green and McNett were personal friends - at least at one time. This seems logical since they both came from the same region of western New York. At the time, Green was 42 and McNett was 39. . The dialogue leading to the shooting went something like this:. . Green. - "The prisoner should not leave his quarters. Retire to your quarters. ". . McNett. - "I shall not, sir. ". . Green - "Do you refuse to obey my orders, sir?". . McNett . - "I do, such orders. ". . Green. - (Dismounting and drawing a small Smith & Wesson pistol), "Will you retire to your quarters?". . McNett. - "I will not, sir!". . At this point, Col. Green fired a warning shot over McNett's head, the ball lodging in the roof of the quarters. . Green. - "Retire to your quarters, sir!". . McNett. - (Straightening up), "I will not sir! Shoot me if you dare!'. . The colonel then lowered his pistol and fired, the ball striking McNett's chin and lodging in his neck. He immediately turned around and sat down in a chair. Dr. Judson C. Nelson, the surgeon, was called, the wound was dressed. McNett was then taken to the Eagle Tavern in Cortland to recover. . "There is a good deal of excitement over this matter, " reported the Syracuse Journal the following day, adding "the public feeling is so strong that nearly all business has been suspended since the unfortunate affair took place. The citizens mostly deprecate the Colonel's conduct, while the officers and men of the regiment unanimously uphold him. It was this morning reported at Cortland that Col. Green expected an attack from the incensed citizens, and had prepared himself therefore, having stationed two cannon so as to command the approaches to the camp, and defied the citizens to take him. This is doubtless an exaggeration, growing out of an application of the sheriff of the county, for the arrest of the Colonel. At noon today, although the public feeling at Cortland was exasperated, there was no fear of any serious disturbance. ". . The Cortland Gazette & Banner report of Dec. 12, 1861 noted:. . "The affair has created a considerable excitement. There are various opinions in regard to the transaction. Some justify Col. Green, in the matter, and think he done right, while others condemn the course he took. Our own opinion is - and we think the right one - that inasmuch as the matter is to undergo a legal investigation, by the proper authorities, the community should wait for the decision of such tribunal. There the facts in the case will be brought under oath, and we have no doubt but that a fair and impartial decision will be rendered. . "If Col. Green has done right, the law will sustain him, and the community should acquiesce in such decision. If on the contrary, Col. Green has done wrong, and violated the laws of the land - either civil or military - the law will condemn him for it, and the people should in like manner acquiesce. ". . Still another newspaper editor noted "The general impression is in justification of the Colonel, viewing it as a military necessity. ". . Excitement continued to run high and the governor sent General James Wood, commander of the New York State Militia, to Cortland to ascertain the facts and, for the time being, take command of the regiment. At the time, the officers were quite unanimous in supporting Col. Green. On Dec. 9, General Wood met with the officers and the next day visited the camp to obtain the facts. On Dec. 13, he again met with the officers at the home of Col. Green in Cortland where the matter was fully discussed. . But apparently the evidence incriminated Green more than McNett as on the following day, Green was arrested by the sheriff on a criminal warrant for the shooting, and McNett was released. Green posted bail before the County Judge who put the case on the calendar for the Court of Oyer and Terminer, to be held the following January. He was indicted for assault with intent to kill on a civilian charge, and also faced a military court martial in Albany. For a time it appeared Green's military career would be cut short. The regiment was temporarily put under the command of Capt. J. C. Carmichael. . On Dec. 14th General Wood accompanied Green by train to Albany to confer with Governor Edwin D. Morgan on the matter. They returned to Cortland the following day. . There was no court martial held, and Green was ultimately restored as regimental commander. But the governor decided it was in the best interests of the regiment if Green and McNett were separated. So he transferred McNett and his company to the 93rd Regiment, New York Volunteers, then stationed at Albany, and restored Green as commander of the 76th. Meanwhile, the civilian court case against McNett was left pending until after the war and was not settled until 1866. . McNett went on to become a very distinguished officer, continuing his military career another five years after the Civil War. His highest field grade was brevet brigadier general of volunteers following the Battle of Atlanta. . It was becoming close to the time when the 76th was to leave Cortland. The day before Green left for Albany, the 76th Regiment, under his command, consisting of more than 700 men, marched through the streets of Homer, which must have been an inspiring sight. An eyewitness account published in the Syracuse Journal on June 14, 1861 stated:. . "For the first time since 1812 we have seen in our streets a regiment of soldiers, organized for actual service; and every man is ready and almost 'spoiling' for a chance to strike a decisive blow in favor of sustaining our glorious flag, and putting down the unholy rebellion. As the regiment was passing the Barber Block, the order was given to halt, and while directly under a large American flag, suspended from the store of George J. J. Barber, the boys gave three rousing cheers and a tiger for that emblem they are bound to protect. After marching through the main streets of the village, the regiment returned to Camp Campbell. ". . One of the last acts of kindness on the part the citizenry was a formal presentation of a sword to Captain William Lansing of Truxton, commander of Co. G, at Truxton Presbyterian Church on Dec. 14th. Co. G consisted of men mostly from that community. The sword was presented to Lansing by Stephen Patrick. Details of this event as well as the departure of the 76th on Dec. 18th were published in the Gazette & Banner the following day. . Originally the unit was to leave Cortland on Dec. 17, but these orders got countermanded for some unknown reason. Following the initial announcement, however, people from miles around came to see the men off. So as not to disappoint the assembled multitudes the regiment was formed and marched from Camp Campbell through the principal streets of Cortland where they cheered enthusiastically. Flags were displayed, the ladies waved their handkerchiefs and clapped their hands from the balconies and windows. Men heartily cheered them in the streets. A cannon salute was fired from Court House Hill. . On arriving at the center of Main Street the Regiment was invited into the garden and grounds of William R. Randall where a reception was held and patriotic speeches voiced. Chaplain Richardson sung the war song, "Take Your Gun and Go, John, " and the Union version of "Dixie. " The regiment then marched back to camp. . The following day the streets began to fill up early. At about 8 a. m. the troops reached the north end of Main Street, enroute to the Syracuse & Binghamton Railroad depot. Each soldier carried his blanket, some a satchel, containing such wearing apparel they were allowed, as well as little tokens of remembrance given to them by their loved ones. . The scene at the depot would not be soon forgotten. "The immense throng could be measured by acres, and numerated by thousands. The enthusiasm was unbounded, ' wrote Gazette & Banner Editor Charles P. Cole. He continued:. . "Yet grief was depicted upon the countenance of many - In the vast concourse of people, were many who were about to part - perhaps forever - with some one of their kindred. " There were the usual tearful goodbyes, embraces and handshaking. . "Farewell soldiers of the Seventy-Sixth, " Cole wrote. "Go, and bravely defend your country's flag. Go, with our blessing! and come not back, until you come to announce the rebellion crushed, and the traitors punished. ". . Internal Problems Continue. . Months after the 76th had left Cortland, the regiment continued to experience internal problems, said to have been chiefly created by Col. Green. Apparently not the most affable person, Green had a way of irritating his fellow officers, as did Quartermaster A. P. Smith. These problems are only touched upon by Smith in his regimental history for obvious reasons. Eventually he and Green were dismissed from the service before the 76th saw any action. Some of the problems seem also to have been a carry over from the Green-McNett shooting affair that occurred at Camp Campbell. . The 76th was at Camp DeRussey when matters reached such a boiling point that 28 field, staff and line officers signed a petition asking Green to resign his command, which he refused to do. . They complained that Green was abusive, insolent and ungentlemanly, and frequently had unit officers arrested on trumped-up charges. At one point he had Captain Andrew J. Grover, commander of Company A, arrested and put in the guardhouse. The charges proved false and he was released. Often, Green's sanity was brought into question. He frequently referred to his superiors as "traitors, secessionists and damned fools. ". . It was also claimed he had made a secret arrangement with the sutler to split the profits of the sale of provisions to the troops. The officers complained:. . "So peculiar and unusually often is his conduct and appearance, that after three months' acquaintance with him, we are thoroughly convinced of the unsoundness of his mind; so much so, we dare not trust ourselves under his command, believing that the result would be if called into action, disaster and defeat. ". . Green failed to command the respect of his men, who laughed at him, mimicked him in his manners, and gave him ludicrous titles. In short, he was an inept commander. . Eventually the case reached a military tribunal in the form of a court of inquiry. Green was not court-martialed, although the case was reviewed by the highest ranking officers in the Army of the Potomac, including General George McClellan. It then went to the Secretary of War. Eventually, the 42-year-old Green was discharged on June 3, 1862 and returned to Cortland, out of the service more than two and a half years short of his three-year enlistment. . Obviously, knowing that this was one of the major sore points of the unit's early history, Smith glossed it over by writing :. . "A serious difficulty had arisen in the Regiment, and it was considered by the military authorities to be in an unfit condition to take the field. The officers, with very few exceptions, had preferred charges against Colonel Green, and those charges were being investigated by a military commission then convened in Washington. This placed Lieutenant-Colonel Shaul in command of the Regiment. . After a somewhat protracted hearing, Colonel Green was ordered to Washington, and thence to his home in Cortland, N. Y. where he was afterwards, by order of the Secretary of War, dismissed from the service. The controversy growing out of the trial of Colonel Green for a time nearly paralyzed the Regiment, destroying its usefulness. Good men found themselves differing with equally good men, upon the merits and demerits of the prosecution, and skillful tacticians confessed that the only way to harmonize the feeling was a to bring the Regiment into action. ". . What Smith does not mention is that before the war, Green had been his law partner, and that he himself had left the unit as much under a cloud of controversy as his friend and commanding officer. Thus the history of the unit after his date of discharge on March 3, 1862 was not from first-hand knowledge but came from the lips of, or through correspondence with, other unit members. . Although Smith claimed he left the service because of "sickness in the family, " evidence shows he found himself in an equally uncomfortable position as Green had. A war of words ensued between Smith and Grover, through the medium of the hometown newspapers - the Cortland Gazette & Banner and the Cortland Republican. This went on for several weeks in May, 1862. Smith implicated Grover in the shooting of McNett so he could be promoted to major. . .
M1860 PRESENTATION SWORD FOR GAR Model 1860 staff and field officer's presentation sword by Shannon, Miller and Crane NY; (American active mid-19th to early 20th century), grip is silver tone and gilded above a German made blade etched with patriotic symbols including an eagle, US, drums, cannons and flags, the steel and gilt brass scabbard having an engraved presentation reading: "Presented to Past dept Com. E. J. Atkinson by his staff Feby, 1899. " Note: Edward J Atkinson (1833-1920), enlisted in Company A, 83rd regiment of the New York volunteers in 1861. He served two years. He was elected to be a New York GAR Department Commander in 1895. This sword was presented to him after his GAR service. Approximate measurements: blade l. 30. 5" overall l. 37"; overall with sword sheathed in scabbard. l. 39".
Four Swords, c. mid to late 19th century, a Model 1860 staff & field officer's sword with a silver hilt, engraved blade marked RIDABOCK & CO./NEW-YORK and MADE IN FRANCE, without a scabbard, a Model 1860 staff & field officer's sword with no scabbard, a Model 1860 staff & field officer's sword with a scabbard, and a Philadelphia Patriotic Sons of America sword and scabbard. Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Fort Ticonderoga Museum. Estimate $300-500 Silver-hilt sword is in good condition but missing its scabbard, the others have some patina on steel and brass. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Three Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Swords, c. mid to late 19th century, a sword with a gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved blade marked U.S./Armory/Springfield/Mass., a steel scabbard with brass fittings; a sword with a gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade marked U.S./Armory/Springfield/Mass., a steel scabbard with brass fittings; and a sword with a gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire wrapped grip, engraved steel blade marked SHANNON/MILLER/&/CRANE/NEW YORK, a steel scabbard with brass fittings. Estimate $300-500 All in good condition, the Shannon Miller & Crane sword is missing its ball and spring for the folding counter-guard. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
MAGNIFICENT CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION AMES MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD PRESENTED BY SWORD MAKER JAMES T. AMES TO A CONNECTICUT OFFICER. ACCOMPANIED BY AN EARLY CIVIL WAR MILITIA EAGLEHEAD SWORD INSCRIBED FORT PULASKI. An extremely nice pair of swords identified to Lieutenant Alfred Brewster Ely who served in the 13th and 11th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry. The first sword is a Civil War period U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer’s sword presented by sword maker James T. Ames (he and his father Nathan P. Ames started the notable Ames Manufacturing Company in Springfield and, later, Chicopee, Massachusetts in 1834.). This sword is jewel-like in its manufacture and condition. It conforms to the regulations for this sword except for the fact that the folding clam shell counter guard on the reverse is plain and carries the engraved inscription: "A.B. Ely/FROM/J.T.Ames./1862." The dbl edged straight blade is 31-1/2" long and is etched across 55% of its length. "Ames Mfg. Co. /Chicopee, Mass." is etched near the ricasso. The hilt is cast in high relief and gold plated. The grip is of sharkskin covered wood with twisted brass wire wrap. The scabbard is of blued steel with standard regulation mounts. The second sword is a late 1850’s American militia eagle head sword identified to Lieutenant Alfred Brewster Ely. The sword has a 30-1/4" straight single edged blade with etched patriotic decorations across 50% of its length. The cross guard is "S" shaped with two circular quillons and shield shaped langets bearing a cast American eagle. The grip is of bone with vertical ribbing and a ferrule at the base. The pommel is a Philadelphia style eagle head with a ring on its beak holding a chain guard which is fastened to the quillon below. The scabbard is of silver plated brass with engraved decorations, including a spread winged American eagle and shield. The underside of the counterguard is engraved "Ft. Pulaski April 1862." The sword is also inscribed "A.B. Ely" on quillion. Ely was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the 13th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry on November 8, 1861, resigned and was re-commissioned in the 11th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry on January 16, 1862. Later the same year he joined the Adjutant General’s Department. The fancy presentation sword by J.T. Ames may have been given on account of his promotion to Captain and Assistant Adjutant General on May 15, 1862. CONDITION: the U.S. Model 1860 Staff & Field sword is in near mint condition. It retains nearly all of its original factory finish from top to bottom. The militia sword is good; all of the cast brass furniture and the scabbard were once plated in silver which is correct for an Infantry officer’s pre-war militia sword. There remains approximately 20% of the silver plating overall. One quillon on the counterguard is bent downward; the hilt and pommel are loose. The blade has been cleaned and now has a light gray finish. Etching is good and the scabbard in undented. 4-53185, 4-53186 CW6 (6,500-8,000)
U. S. Model 1860 sword: A 19th century U. S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword and double ring Scabbard. A plain, unmarked blade, brass hilt with a single American eagle motif guard, and wire wrapped handle. Together with a brass mounted metal scabbard, unmarked. The blade has been soldered to the guard, and the handle has been soldered near the pommel; some discoloration noted; the tip of the blade is slightly bent. The metal scabbard with rust. Blade 31 3/4" long, 37 3/4" long overall in the scabbard. ESTIMATE $300-500 Condition The blade has been soldered to the guard, and the handle has been soldered near the pommel; some discoloration noted; the tip of the blade is slightly bent. The metal scabbard with rust.
Two Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Swords, c. late 19th century, a sword with a brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, steel blade engraved and marked W.M./REED/& SON/BOSTON., and a steel scabbard with brass fittings, a sword with a brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, and a steel blade marked WM READ/& SONS/BOSTON/MASS and a steel scabbard with brass fittings. Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck. Estimate $300-500 Both swords in very good condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
U. S. Model 1860 sword A 19th century U. S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword and double ring Scabbard. A plain, unmarked blade, brass hilt with a single American eagle motif guard, and wire wrapped handle. Together with a brass mounted metal scabbard, unmarked. The blade has been soldered to the guard, and the handle has been soldered near the pommel; some discoloration noted; the tip of the blade is slightly bent. The metal scabbard with rust. Blade 31 3/4" long, 37 3/4" long overall in the scabbard. ESTIMATE $300-500
[CIVIL WAR]. A group of 5 CDVs of Louisiana soldiers, incl. Captain Stephen Hubbard, 1st LA Heavy Artillery and Lieutenant Colonel A.G. Hall, 2nd LA Native Guard. Standing portrait of "Capt. Stephen L. Hubbard. Co. A, First La. Heavy Artillery" (penciled identification on verso) with sword in his belt. New Orleans: B. Moses, [1860s] (toning and staining on mount). HDS notes that Hubbard enlisted on 5/1/1864 at New Orleans, LA as a captain and was commissioned into Co. A. USCT 10th Heavy Artillery.[With:] Studio portrait of 2 Union officers affectionately posed together, incl. "A.G. Hall, Lt. Col. 2d. R.L. N.G." and "L.M. Waters(?), ? and Surg. 2d La. N.G." (inked identifications or autographs on verso). New Orleans: E. Jacobs, [1860s] (toning, some soling to print; soiling, corner and edge wear to mount). The seated subject may be "Alfred G. Hall," who enlisted on 10/20/1861 as a 1st lieutenant and mustered into Field & Staff CT 9th Infantry, 11/25/1861; then was discharged for promotion to lieutenant colonel on 10/12/1862 and commissioned into Field & Staff USCT 74th Infantry. He was dismissed on 10/27/1865. The inscriptions indicate that both officers served with the 2nd LA Native Guard Regiment, which was organized in New Orleans in October 1862, and assigned to the defenses of New Orleans to December 1862. It operated in Louisiana until January 1863, when it was sent to Ship Island, Mississippi. As with its related regiment, the 1st Louisiana Native Guard, the field grade officers (colonels, lieutenant colonels and majors) were white, and the original line officers were African American. The designation of the regiment was changed to 2nd Regiment, Corps d' Afrique in 1863, and it was on garrison duty at Ship Island from June 1863 to April 1864. The regiment designation was again changed to 74th United States Colored Troops in April 1864 and it was attached to defenses of New Orleans until October 1864. It remained on garrison at Ship Island and mustered out in October 1865.[With:] Hand-colored CDV of cavalry officer standing in studio, his hand resting on a chair lightly tinted green. New Orleans: Leeson, [1860s] (loss top left corner of print, few spots; light corner and edge wear to mount). -- Standing portrait of cavalry private with sword tucked in his belt, with later penciled identification suggesting the subject may have served with the 1st LA Cavalry or 1st Regiment Cavalry, Corps d'Afrique. New Orleans: Anderson's Photographic Gallery, [1860s] (few spots to print; spotting, some soiling, corner and edge wear to mount). -- Standing view of mustached soldier. New Orleans: J.A. Sheldon, [1860s] (image a bit light; few stains/smudges to mount). 3-cent revenue stamp on verso. Together, 5 CDVs, 2 1/4 x 3 5/8 in. or smaller, on cardstock mounts. Provenance:Eugene R. Groves Collection of 19th Century Photography
IDENTIFIED SWORD AND PISTOL BELONGING TO CIVIL WAR OFFICER. 1) Included in this lot is an inscribed Model 1850 staff and field officer sword inscribed on top scabbard mount to "LIEUT. GEO. M. CURTIS, 110TH REGT., N.Y., VOLS BY MANY FRIENDS, GATES N.Y., FEBRUARY 9, 1864". 2) Accompanying the sword is a Moore 7 shot revolver. SN 2386, which is engraved with its orig holster, and named on back strap "G.M. CURTIS". Lt. Curtis enlisted in the 110th New York Infantry, nicknamed the Oswego County Regiment in the summer of 1862-he served with that unit throughout most his military service-notably at Port Hudson with General Banks, but was discharged as a 1st Lieutenant from the 140th New York Volunteers on May 15, 1865. the 110th N.Y. left for Baltimore, Maryland and thence to Fortress Monroe. On November 6, 1862 they set sail for New Orleans and participated in Bank’s 48 day siege on Port Hudson and the massive assault on Port Hudson. Following that engagement Curtis did duty in and around Louisiana until Lt. Curtis transferred to the 140th New York Infantry Regiment where he mustered out on May 15, 1865. CONDITION: 1) Sword grip is sharkskin, triple wire wrap, good condition with only wear to high spots of sharkskin. Sword hilt, pommel, and brass scabbard mounts all cleaned, but exhibit matching patina. Metal body to scabbard still retains some blue/brown finish with scattered areas of pitting. Drag has numerous dents. Screw on drag has been changed to a brass pin. 33" blade is etched in 18" panels on both sides with various military and floral motifs. Blade is gray, etching is 90% plus discernible, but weak in many areas. Scattered areas of black staining and light pitting. Sword retains a bullion sword knot. 2) Engraving to frame and back strap retains 50% plus orig silver. Bbl flat is marked "D. MOORE PATENT SEPT. 18, 1860". Bbl retains traces of finish. Most of the surface is cleaned white with staining and light pitting. Cylinder is cleaned, has scattered staining and light pitting. Accompanying holster is very good, some crazing, and is covered with protectorate. 4-56364 JS59 (5,000-10,000)
Two Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Swords: Two Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Swords, c. late 19th century, both with brass hilts, wire-wrapped leather grips, engraved steel blades, and steel scabbards. . . Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison. . Estimate $200-400 . . Both has some light wear from use, one is missing the spring on the folding counter-guard. . . . Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
W. Horstmans & Spanish American War officer's swords Officer's model circa 1860; iron filigree handguard with sharkskin wrapped grip 32 1/2'' blade engraved ''U.S./ E. PLURIBUS UNUM'' with flags and cannon iron two-ring scabbard with drag overall L38''; U.S. Model 1860 field and staff officer's sword and scabbard; brass hilt with a dark leather grip bound by single-strand twisted brass wire brass non-folding clamshell guard with a winged eagle and shield overall sword L34' blade L29' with scabbard L35 1/2''. (2pcs) Provenance: Columbia South Carolina private collection. Back   Inquiry    Previous Item  Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions. Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678   © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
CIVIL WAR M1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORDCivil War era Model 1860 Staff and Field officer's sword and scabbard with collapsible guard. Blade is etched with an American flag, eagle, shield, crossed cannons and "U.S.". The ricasso is marked M.C. Lilley & Co Columbus, O. Sword measures appro. 36 1/2" overall, blade is approx. 30". Blade has a slight bend. Tip is pointed. Light wear and discoloration to the finish. See images for more details on condition. This item can be shipped in-house.
FOUR CIVIL WAR-ERA SWORDS A Model 1850 foot officer's sword with some repairs on the hilt and replaced grip with leather washers, and a scabbard; a Model 1860 staff and field officer's sword with no scabbard; a Model 1840 cavalry saber with missing grip wrap and no scabbard; and an Ames Model 1840 light artillery saber (rust pitting on blade) with no scabbard or grip wrapping.
PRESENTATION MODEL 1860 AMES STAFF & FIELD SWORD. Standard 1860 Staff & Field officers sword. 31” Diamond shaped blade, which contains etched patriotic panels and manufacturers mark, “Ames Mfg Co. Chicopee, Mass.” Grip is shark skin. Languet has eagle over spray of flags. Folding languet is inscribed, “PRESENTED TO OAKLEY HENDLEY” BY HIS UNCLE THOS. B. OAKLEY. LATE LT. COL. U.S.A JAN. 1901”. Scabbard is blued steel with brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade is frosty and near mint condition. Scabbard body exhibits scattered rust and pitting. Gilted hilt and scabbard mounts are dark and dirty but should clean showing a majority of the original gilt. 4-56776 JS39 (300-600)
U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD Blade etched with eagle and liberty shield decoration. Scabbard with considerable rust and wear. Length of blade 30."
Springfield Model 1860 Field and Staff Officer's S 31.25'' length blade with etched panels of military motifs. Marked in a panel near the ricasso in four lines U.S. Armory Springfield Mass. Leather and brass wire wrapped handle. Chased brass pommel chased brass knuckle bow and cupped guard. Metal scabbard with brass fittings. Marked on the drag ''6'' and SWP. Condition: Sword is excellent overall. Scabbard has some speckling of patina mixed with the original nickel finish.
M 1860 Staff and Field Officers Presentation Sword with scabbard and original bullion knot: clam shell hilt; ricasso marked "J. H. Wilson Co. Philadelphia Pa"; blade engraved "Captain E. C. Shannon"; clam shell hilt engraved "E. C. H." in ornate script; scabbard engraved "Captain E. C. Shannon from the Non-Commissioned Officers of Co. C. Fourth Reg't N.G.P. July 19th 1902"; ornately wrapped grip.
AMES MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: Hilt with partial gilt finish, rayskin grip. 29'' blade with traces of etching remaining including traces of Ames mark. Metal scabbard with gilt mounts. Overall 37 1/4''.CONDITION: Missing button to folding counter guard, age stains and surface rust to blade, staining and pitting to scabbard.
MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. 30" blade marked "THE M.C. LILLY & COMPANY, COLUMBUS, O." Metal scabbard with fancy pierced mounts. Unreadable inscription between the top mounts. CONDITION: Blade and scabbard both pitted and cleaned overall. 4-50842 JS18 (300-400)
U. S. MODEL 1860 SWORDA 19th century U. S. Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword and double ring Scabbard. A plain, unmarked blade, brass hilt with a single American eagle motif guard, and wire wrapped handle. Together with a brass mounted metal scabbard, unmarked. The blade has been soldered to the guard, and the handle has been soldered near the pommel; some discoloration noted; the tip of the blade is slightly bent. The metal scabbard with rust. Blade 31 3/4" long, 37 3/4" long overall in the scabbard. ESTIMATE $300-500
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The blade has been soldered to the guard, and the handle has been soldered near the pommel; some discoloration noted; the tip of the blade is slightly bent. The metal scabbard with rust.
Three G.A.R. Swords, c. late 19th century, a Model 1860 staff and field officer's sword with brass hilt marked GAR, engraved steel blade marked PATCH/&/FELLOWS/BOSTON/MASS., and G.A.R., with a steel scabbard with brass fittings, a Model 1860 staff and field officer's sword with brass hilt marked GAR, engraved steel blade with A.E. Hammond with the post markings, steel scabbard and brass fittings, and a Model 1850 foot officer's sword with leather-wrapped grip and brass hilt, engraved steel blade marked H. RUDDICK/BOSTON. MASS. and U.S., engraved steel scabbard with decorative brass fittings marked Presented To/Encampment Chas. Beck/Post 56 Dept. of Mass. G.A.R./by vote at the/G.A.R. Fair at Cambridge/March 15th. 1859. Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck. Estimate $300-500 Patch & Fellows sword in very good condition, Hammond sword has some wear on the grip, Ruddick sword is in very good condition. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
EXCEPTIONAL U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD Made by Clauberg Solingen and marketed by Raymold & Whitlock, New York. Eagle and liberty shield decoration at pommel. Silver and gold-colored wrapped handle. Sword guard with eagle and liberty shield decoration and U.S." on one side. Gold and blued blade etched "U.S." with flag and standard decoration on one side and eagle, liberty shield, foliate, flag and standard decoration on other side. Nickel-plated scabbard with gold-colored mounts. Length of blade 31"."ConditionGood condition.
MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD. Marked with a crowned head on the ricasso ''US'' and eagle engraved on the blade brass guard with eagle wire-wrapped grip and nickel-plated scabbard with engraved eagle. 31 1/4''l. blade. Nicks to the sharpened edge of the blade dents to the scabbard.
Three Model 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Swords, c. mid to late 19th century, a sword with gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade, and a steel scabbard engraved PRESENTED TO/Com. Sergt. E.J. Rice by Co. C./22nd Regt. N.G.N.Y., a sword with a gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade, and a blued-steel scabbard with brass fittings, and a sword with a gilt-brass hilt, shagreen and wire-wrapped grip, engraved steel blade marked SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/SPRINGFIELD/MASS. U.S.A., and a steel scabbard with brass fittings. Estimate $300-500 All in good condition, one with folding counter-guard missing the spring and ball. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARD Both sides of brass handle with eagle and Liberty shield decoration. Blade etched with eagle and liberty shield design on one side and a geometric design on other side. Nickel-plated scabbard. Length of blade 28."ConditionDamage to scabbard and overall wear.
United States Model 1860 field and staff officer's sword and scabbard 3rd quarter 19th century the sword with unadorned and unmarked blade with gilt brass hilt and clamshell guard 37 1/4 in. L.; steel scabbard with gilt brass mounts 33 in. L. Estimate $ 300-400
M1860 FIELD AND STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD No maker or distributor marks visible, 1860s or later, the 31.75 in. straight blade etched with patriotic motifs, floral designs, and the name of owner, "James W. Post"; gilt brass guard and pommel, grip with ray skin wrap bound by brass wire; iron scabbard with iron mounts.
HORSTMANN MODEL 1860 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: Original rayskin grip and twist wire. Etched blade with US, eagle, and military motifs. Marked with WM. H. Horsmann Company, Philadelphia in circle. Blade measures Blade Measures 30'' long, 35 1/2'' overall. Original scabbard.CONDITION: Note minor looseness to knucklebow, minor peppering to blade and scabbard.
Six Assorted Swords, including three Sons of Veterans swords with etched blades decorated with Grant's face and "E Pluribus Unum" insignia, an 1860 staff and field officer's sword, and two etched blade swords with Boston marks, one from Oak Hall Clothing Co. and the other G.W. Simmons & Co., all with scabbards. Estimate $400-600 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.