51. CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. Unsigned 31" single edged blade with etched panels, having floral and patriotic decoration, one side illustrates a spread-winged eagle and the other "U.S." The heavily cast half basket non-regulation staff and field officer’s-style guard illustrates a rampant eagle opposing a coiled snake with "U.S." intertwined. The quillion is decorated with an acanthus leaf covered ball. The heavily figured pommel cap has a capstan nut and classical female head on the back. The grip is unwrapped ivory with light incised carving on the back and an inset cast figure of a standing nude female with arms across her breasts. The scabbard is of German silver with a fancy throat, floral mountings and an engraved drag. The body of the scabbard has three deeply engraved floral panels as well as a panel containing a Roman breastplate and arms and a standing Roman soldier carrying a halberd. The sword is accompanied by a gilt cloth officer’s sword knot. CONDITION: Very good. The blade has been cleaned and now retains a light gray patina overall. All etching is light but visible. The hilt has lost most of its gold wash. The grip is slightly loose, as is the inset nude figure. The scabbard is very good with two upper body dents. 4-42522 (10,000-12,000)

52. PRESENTATION GRADE NON-REGULATION CIVIL WAR U.S. NAVY OFFICER’S SWORD. Manufactured by Clauberg/Solingen for Schuyler, Hartley & Graham, N.Y. with a 29-1/4" single edged blade signed at the ricasso with gilt etched and engraved panels covering one half of the blade. The etched panels depict an eagle standing on a cannon surmounted by "U.S." within a sunburst. A fouled anchor, a ribband engraved "U.S.N." and a trident. The opposite side depicts a binnacle, intertwined dolphins, a U.S. shield and a compass. The cast brass gold washed half basket hilt is decorated with an open work pattern of scrolls and leaves. The pommel is decorated with a female head and intertwined serpents. The capstan is a spread-winged eagle and the grip is engraved silver with a rope and fish scale decoration. The scabbard is wood covered engraved sharkskin with a fancy throat heavily cast ring mounts an engraved drag with a dolphin and applied fouled anchor. CONDITION: Excellent. The blade is uncleaned showing much factory polish. The gilt decoration is about 40% faded and worn with some surface staining near the ricasso. The hilt and grip are superb and retain approximately 70% of their original finish. The scabbard is about perfect, showing light finish wear on the highest surfaces. 4-42524 CW7 (6,000-8,000)

53. PRESENTATION GRADE CIVIL WAR STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD. Gilt etched and engraved 32" single edged blade manufactured by Clauberg/Solingen. The blade is Damascus steel. The gold washed etched panel depicts military trophies and an American eagle and on the obverse, a central panel with the motto "One and Inseparable." A high quality half basket counter-guard is regulation in style with an eagle head quillion having two ruby eyes. The pommel is engraved and decorated. The grip is gilt cast brass with triple stand wire wrap. The scabbard is blued steel with a fancy throat. The top mount is decorated with a spread-winged eagle inside a wreath. The middle mount is a panalopy of arms within a wreath. The drag has an applied standing Civil War soldier in front of a stand of flags. CONDITION: Very good. Approximately 60% of the gold wash on the blade remains, the remainder is a medium gray patina with light surface staining here and there. The hilt and grip are fine. The scabbard body has turned brown. The top and middle mount both are missing their locking screws, but the scabbard is crisp and undented. 4-42530 (5,500-6,500)

54. CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED SWORD AND PORTRAIT OF CAPTAIN HENRY WAYNE, 66TH PENNSYLVANIA INFANTRY, KILLED IN ACTION 1862. The sword is a U.S. model 1851 foot officer’s sword, probably of French manufacture, with a 32" etched single edged blade with an unstopped fuller. The blade etching covers two-thirds of the surface and has "U.S." with a spread-winged eagle and American flags and shields. The hilt is cast brass of regulation style with sharkskin grip and twisted copper wrap. The scabbard is leather with brass mounts. The top mount is inscribed "Presented to Captain / Henry Wayne / by his Friends / at Altoona / June 1861." CONDITION: Excellent. Blade is frosty and bright. The hilt is tight, but the wire wrap is slightly loose. The scabbard is strong with one repaired break. This grouping is accompanied by an oil portrait of Captain Wayne depicting him in uniform from mid-chest up. The oil on canvas measures 20" x 25" and is set in a gold painted period frame. The portrait is unsigned and is a relatively primitive image. CONDITION: The portrait is dirty, uncleaned and slightly loose on its stretcher. There is one small hole in Wayne’s left armpit. The frame is very good. Captain Henry Wayne was killed in action at Pocotaligo, South Carolina on October 22, 1862. The 76th Pennsylvania Infantry also known as "The Keystone Zouaves" was organized at Harrisburg in October 1861 and accompanied Sherman’s division on the South Carolina expedition. Wayne was killed during the regiment’s expedition from Hilton Head, South Carolina to Pocotaligo, October 21-23, 1862. A rare opportunity to own an image and sword from a Union officer killed in action. 4-42513 CW10 (4,000-6,000)

55. HIGH GRADE CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD TO: CAPT. T. McLEESTER 1864. Lightly curved single edged German blade made for and signed "W.H. HORSTMANN / & SONS / PHILADELPHIA." A gilt etched and engraved decoration covers two-thirds of the blade’s surface. The decorations include: classical arms, a U.S. shield, spread eagle, and stands of flags. The half basket cast brass gold washed hilt is a non-regulation pattern staff and field officer’s type. Having a pierced decoration, including a standing eagle on an American shield within an oak and laurel leaf wreath. The pommel cap is decorated with an American shield and floral scrolls. The grip is heavily engraved German silver. The scabbard is wood covered with sharkskin having three heavily engraved brass mounts. The reverse of the top scabbard mount is inscribed: "To Capt. Thomas McLeester / by Thomas’ Independent Guards / as a token of their esteem / Phila. Nov. 15, 1864." CONDITION: Blade retains 80% of its bright gold wash finish and factory polish. The hilt and grip are excellent with most of their finish remaining. The scabbard is about perfect, just missing one screw. Thomas McLeester began his military career with the 81st Pennsylvania Infantry as a 2nd Lt. During his tenure with the 81st, he participated in significant battles such as Fair Oaks, Antietam, Malvern Hill, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville and Gettysburg. He resigned on December 13, 1863. After a brief furlough he became Captain of Thomas’ Independent Guard, a local defense unit in Philadelphia. In July 1864, he joined the 192nd Pennsylvania Infantry, a 100 days regiment organized at Camp Cadwalader, as Lieutenant Colonel. In this regiment he served in the occupation of Baltimore, guard duty at Johnson’s Island Prison, Ohio and in the Shenandoah Valley. The 192nd mustered out on August 24, 1865. 4-42523 CW11 (6,000-8,000)

56. CIVIL WAR HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD TO LT. COL. CHARLES H. TAY 10TH NEW JERSEY VOLS. Lightly curved single edged blade 32-3/4" in length manufactured by Clauberg/Solingen with etched decorated panel covering one-half of the blade. The decorations include: a stand of classical arms, spread-winged eagle, and a panel containing the motto "Union Forever." High grade half basket hilt with cast open work oak leaf decoration and intertwined U.S. eagle head quillion, highly decorated pommel with 16 small purple jewels and a tortoise shell inlay at the capstan. Silver grip with triple twisted silver wire wrap. Silver-plated steel scabbard with gilt cast brass mountings in high relief. The top mount contains an eagle, double crossed swords within a wreath. The middle mount has a panalopy of classical arms within a wreath, and the drag has a standing Union soldier in front of a set of flags. The top mount is inscribed: "Presented to / Leiut. Col. Chas. H. Tay / by the Enlisted Men of / Co. E. 10th Reg. N.J.V. In the Field / Maryland July 24, 1864." A packet of numerous copies of information regarding Tay is also included. CONDITION: Blade has been cleaned, the etching is very strong with small areas of dark staining and light surface pitting. The hilt is untouched and excellent, but slightly loose. The scabbard is about mint, but untouched and uncleaned. Charles H. Tay began his service in 1861 with the Second Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Regiment. On September 20, 1862 he was promoted to Lt. Col. of the 10th Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry. The 10th Regiment N.J.V. distinguished itself in many significant battles with the Army of the Potomac, including: Wilderness and Spottsylvania. The Regiment was involved in the assault on the Bloody Angle, engaged at Cold Harbor, repulsed Early’s attack on Fort Stevens, thence joining Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley campaign. From the siege of Petersburg, they pursued R.E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia all the way to their surrender at Appomatox Court House. The regiment mustered out on June 22, 1865. Total losses were 283. A rare high-grade sword presented to an esteemed officer of an important regiment by his enlisted men in the field while on campaign. 4-42533 CW19 (7,500-10,000)

57. AMERICAN FANCY MILITIA ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD, CIRCA 1840. Broadly curved single edged blade with gilt and blued decoration measuring 31" long. The engraved and gold wash decorations include: an American eagle, an Indian warrior, and stands of arms. The blade is unsigned. The hilt is in "P" guard style with double fancy langets, including a laurel leaf and quiver decoration. The cross guard has a foliated quillon. The knuckle bow is decorated with acanthus leaf, as is the stylized birds head pommel and back strap. The grip is of checkered ivory. The scabbard is of brass with gold wash and 2 carrying rings. CONDITION: Very good. Approximately 70% of the gold and blued decoration remains on blade. Much gold wash remains on the hilt. The grip is lightly chipped near the pommel and the scabbard has a few minor dents. 4-42518 CW35 (800-1,200)

58. AMERICAN FANCY MILITIA INFANTRY OFFICER’S EAGLE HEAD SWORD, CIRCA 1840. Broadly curved single edge blade 32" long with blue and gilt decoration. The gold wash decorations include: an American shield, liberty cap, American eagle, and stars. The hilt is of silver plated cast brass, very fancy with rococo scrolls in "P" guard style. The cross guard has two American eagle langets. The pommel and back strap are a heavily cast eagle’s head and the grip is of carved ivory. The scabbard is heavily engraved silver plated brass with an American eagle between the top mounts. CONDITION: Excellent. The blade has approximately 70% of its blued and gold wash decoration. The hilt retains about 25% of its silver plating. The scabbard is strong with no dents retaining approximately 50% of its silver plating. 4-42520 (3,500-5,500)

59. AMERICAN MILITIA INFANTRY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD TO J.W. LONDEN, 1819. The sword has a broadly curved single edged blade with blued gilt engraved and etched decoration, measuring 31" long and signed "Porter." The blade decoration in blue and gold illustrates floral and military trophies with two frosted and etched panels. The hilt is of cast gold washed brass with double floral langets, an eagle head quillon, fancy P-shaped knuckle bow, and eagle head pommel and back strap. The grip is of carved ivory. The scabbard is of brass with two carrying rings and is inscribed thus: "Adjug’d to J. Wm’s Londen as a Reward of Merit for having / Excelled at Target Firing at Hoboken Sept. 17, 1819. of Capt. Wolf’s Co.’y 9th Regt. N.Y.S.A. R. Kingsland Esq. Col. Comdt." CONDITION: Very good. The blade retains approximately 80% of its original decorative finish with light surface spotting here and there. The hilt is very strong. The knuckle bow has been repaired at the pommel. The grip has minor chips at the top. The scabbard is strong with minor dents near drag. The inscription is bold. 4-42519 CW36 (3,000-5,000)

60. POST-CIVIL WAR HIGH GRADE INSCRIBED PRESENTATION SWORD TO CAPTAIN ELIZUR COOK 1868. Lightly curved single edged blade with German blade maker’s mark on the ricasso and signed "Fitch & Waldo / N.Y." Etched blade decoration with U.S. and spread-winged eagle, non-regulation staff and field officer-style hilt with cast rampant eagle facing a coiled snake and intertwined "U.S." Silver engraved grip with a feather pattern. Nickel-plated steel scabbard with heavily cast and gold washed brass mounts. On the reverse of the scabbard between the throat and top mount is inscribed "Presented to / Capt. Elizur Cook / of the / National Blues / by his command / Sept. 11, 1868." CONDITION: Very good. Blade has been cleaned and now has a medium gray patina. Etching is strong, but there are isolated areas of deep pitting. The hilt is fine, but most of its gilt has worn thin. Scabbard is about perfect. 4-42529 (6,000-8,000)

61. CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE U.S. MODEL 1851 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD Lightly curved single edge blade 32" in length with etched decoration showing a spread-winged eagle and U.S. with a German blade maker’s mark on the ricasso. Heavily cast regulation counter-guard with open work floral decoration and U.S., eagle head quillion. Pommel cap cast in high relief, silver-plated cast brass grip with triple wire wrap. Scabbard is silver plated steel with unusual cast mountings being latticed circles with classical arms within. CONDITION: Very good. The blade has been cleaned and now retains a medium gray patina overall. The etching is strong and deep, a couple of dark spots are present on the lower end of the blade. The scabbard is fine with two minor dents on the reverse side. 4-42515 CW29 (3,000-5,000)

62. CIVIL WAR HIGH GRADE INSCRIBED PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN E.E. THORNTON, 12TH INDIANA CAVALRY. Lightly curved single edged blade manufactured by Clauberg/Solingen for W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia. A gilt etched and engraved decoration covers one-half of the blade’s surface. Decorations include: stands of arms and flags, a spread-winged eagle, U.S. stars and a sunburst. The counter-guard is regulation 1851 foot officer’s style with a highly decorated pommel cap. The grip is profusely engraved German silver. The scabbard is of steel, silver plated with three heavily cast brass mounts. Between the top and middle mount is inscribed "PRESENTD / TO / Capt. E.E. Thornton / 12th IND. CAVLY. / by his friends of Miami Co." CONDITION: Excellent. The blade retains nearly 100% of its factory polish and gold wash. The hilt has been cleaned, but is now faded to a dark patina. The grip is excellent. The face of the scabbard has been cleaned, the reverse is untouched. Captain Ethan E. Thornton received his commission on January 12, 1864. The 12th Regiment Indiana Cavalry was organized at Kendallville and Michigan City and left the state May 6, 1864 for Nashville. The regiment’s service remained in the western theatre, moving between Tennessee to Alabama and Louisiana during its tenure. Total losses were 171 men. The regiment mustered out at Vicksburg on November 10, 1865. 4-42521 (6,000-8,000)

64. CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD TO LT. H. FEY 91ST ILL. INFANTRY. Lightly curved single edged blade manufactured by Clauberg/Solingen with gold etched decoration, 33" in length. The deep etching includes an American shield, U.S., and an eagle. The hilt is heavily cast brass in high relief, having an American eagle intertwined with floral open work. Eagle head quillon, heavily cast pommel cap and silver grip with triple wire wrap. The scabbard is blued steel with fancy engraved brass mounts. On the reverse of the top mount is the inscription: "Lt. H. Fey from / Co. D. 91 Ill, Inf." CONDITION: Very good. The blade etching is deep and bold, however only traces of its original gold wash decoration remains, having an overall medium to light gray appearance. Traces of gold remain on the fancy hilt. The grip is very good. The scabbard is excellent, its blued color now turned to brown. L. Henry Fey is listed as a 1st Lt. with this regiment as of August 16, 1864. The 91st Illinois Infantry was organized near Springfield in September 1862. Their service was in the Western Theater in Kentucky and Missouri through 1862. The were at Vicksburg, Port Hudson and New Orleans in 1863. They saw action in Texas, returned to New Orleans and joined the campaign against Mobile in 1864. They again went west for frontier duty and the unit was discharged in Chicago, Illinois on July 28, 1865. Total losses were 144. 4-42516 CW37 (4,000-6,000)

65. CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED PRESENTATION STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN FRANCIS S. KEESE, 128TH NEW YORK. Lightly curved single edged blade manufactured by Clauberg/Solingen having two etched panels, one with a spread-winged American eagle, the other with U.S. High-grade regulation-style staff and field officer’s hilt with open work, floral decoration and U.S. in counter-guard. Eagle head quillion with ruby eyes. Decorated pommel. Cast brass silver-plated grip with fancy twisted wire wrap. Scabbard of blued steel with engraved brass mounts. The inscription on the top mount within an oval panel is: "Presented by / Compy. C, / 128th Regt. N.Y.S.V." The inscription on the middle mount is: "Capt. Francis S. Keese." On the opposite side of the scabbard mounts is engraved: "Sept. 3d / 1862." CONDITION: The blade is uncleaned, but still retains most of its factory polish and frosty etched finish. The hilt is excellent, retaining about 50% of its gold wash. Silver plating is worn from the grip. The scabbard shows heavy field use. Engraving is worn. Throat is loose. Scabbard body shows much wear and is dark and uncleaned. The drag has a large dent. Captain Keese was promoted to Lt. Col. on November 29, 1864 and was in command of the 128th Regiment when it mustered out on July 12, 1865. Organized at Hudson, New York in September 1862. The Unit served in Baltimore, moving to New Orleans, participating in the siege of Port Hudson. It also participated in the Red River campaign, Sheridan’s Shenandoah Valley campaign, including battles at Winchester, Fisher’s Hill and Cedar Creek. The remainder of their service was in Georgia and North Carolina. Total losses for the Unit were 266. 4-42517 CW14 (4,000-6,000)

66. CIVIL WAR HIGH GRADE INSCRIBED OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN LOUIS A. PHILIPOTEAUX. Lightly curved single edged blade manufactured by Clauberg/Solingen with etched panels covering two-thirds of the length of the blade. The decorations include: classical and Roman arms, scrolls, U.S. and a standing Indian chieftain. The heavily cast and chased half basket guard has floral scroll work with a spread-winged eagle and American shield and an eagle head quillion. The pommel is heavily cast and decorated with an American eagle on the back. The grip is silver with decorated gilt wrapped banding. The scabbard is silver plated steel with heavily cast silver mounts, the top mount having a standing figure of Liberty, the middle mount has a drum and panoply of arms, and the drag a charging officer with sword and flag. The reverse of the top mount is inscribed: "Presented to / Louis A. Philipoteaux / Capt Co. K 8th Regt. V.R.C. / by the members of his Co. as a token of / their appreciation of his worthiness as an Officer / and a Gentleman, April 16, 1865." A packet of photcopies of his records are included. CONDITION: Very good. The blade has a light gray appearance overall with traces of gold wash once present. The hilt is fine. The grip is excellent, but overall slightly loose. Scabbard is very nice with one dent about half way down. The throat is loose, missing its retaining screw. Philipoteaux began his career as captain in the 65th New York Infantry and served at the battles of Fair Oaks and Malvern Hill. He was discharged on July 9, 1862 and became Captain in the 11th Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, organized at Elmira, New York in 1863. In May of 1864, he was transferred to the 8th Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps where he ended his career in April of 1865. 4-42532 (6,500-8,500)

67. EXCEEDINGLY RARE IDENTIFIED U.S. REVENUE MARINE SWORD AND SCABBARD WITH ACCOMPANYING MANUAL AND PHOTOGRAPHS. This represents a rare opportunity to acquire one of American’s scarcest military weapons, further enhanced by its identified accompanying materials. The sword has a straight double-edged elliptical blade 26" in length, signed "W.H. Horstmann & Sons, Philadelphia." The etched decorations cover 3/4 of the length of the blade and include floral sprays, an American eagle, a standing sailor smoking a pipe, and a stand of flags atop a fouled anchor. The hilt is of cast brass with double folding clamshell counter guards. The front counter guard has a spread winged American eagle surmounted by 13 stars. The cross guard has a panel with the raised letters "USRM." The pommel cap is globular with acanthus leaf decoration. The grip is sharkskin with twisted wire wrap. The scabbard is of leather with engraved brass mountings. The top mount has a scalloped shell stud and an engraved shield of the United States Treasury Department. The center mount is engraved with a fouled anchor. The sword is identified to Theodore Nelson Spencer, and is accompanied by a manual inscribed on the inside front cover and again on the first page: "Lieut. Theo N. Spencer U.S. Rev. Service." / July 7, 1863. The manual is A New and Accurate Method of Finding A Ship’s Position at Sea ... " by Capt. Thomas H. Sumner, 4th Ed., Boston: 1857. An oval (trimmed) Carte de Visite photograph of Lt. Spencer is cased in a 2-1/2" oval thermoplastic case. The waist-up photograph shows Spencer in uniform with his Revenue Service cap insignia and rank shoulder straps clearly visible. In addition, a quarter plate tintype of Spencer and his wife post-war, in civilian dress, accompanies the grouping. Theodore Nelson Spencer was born in Connecticut on May 29, 1830, and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on January 14, 1874. An extremely rare and desirable American sword accompanied by a nice identification superb photograph and inscribed manual. 4-42514 CW39 (6,000-8,000)

68. AMES PRESENTATION MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPTAIN A.D. PURTELL 1859 INSCRIBED TO ANDREW D. PURTELL, 11th NEW YORK REGIMENT "ELLSWORTH’S ZOUAVES." Straight double-edged blade, 31-1/2" long, signed Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee, Mass. with etched oak leaf decoration with American eagle and a stand of flags surmounted by a sunburst. Cast brass and gold washed hilt with "S" shaped dolphin head cross-guard having a shield-like langet with a standing American eagle, knight’s head pommel with brass chain guard and engraved silver grip. Brass scabbard with engraved oak leaf decoration and applied cast decorations having a classical military motif. On the face of the scabbard is a floral escutcheon engraved: "Andrew D. Purtell." On the reverse of the scabbard is inscribed "Presented to / Captain Andrew D. Purtell / by his friends / as a token of respect and esteem. / Sept. 28, 1859." CONDITION: Very good. Blade is uncleaned with a light gray patina. Etching is strong with areas of dark staining and light pitting near tip of blade. Hilt is fine but loose. Scabbard is excellent, with a few minor nicks. Throat is missing. Andrew D. Purtell served as a Captain in one of the Civil War’s most famous regiments, whose commander Colonel E. Elmer Ellsworth was assassinated at the Marshall House Hotel, Alexandria, Virginia, and became one the war’s most notable martyrs. Captain Purtell served until May 7, 1862, when he was cashiered from service. During his tenure the regiment saw service in Washington, D.C., Alexandria, Virginia, Fairfax Court House, 1st Bull Run, and the action between the Monitor and the Merrimac, Hampton Roads, Virginia. This unit was mustered out of service on June 2, 1862. 4-42528 (6,000-8,000)

69. NEAR MINT CONDITION AMERICAN MILITIA OFFICER’S EAGLE HEAD SWORD. The blade is double edged 30" long with blue and gold etched decoration. The blade is signed "A.W. Spies / Warranted" near the ricasso. The narrow blade’s decoration is exceptionally executed having alternating panels of gilt blued and etched decoration. One side shows a stand of arms with a Liberty cap, crossed cannons, an Indian maidenhead, and a spread-winged American eagle. The opposite side has well executed floral and laurel leaf decorations, crossed flags and drums, and crossed arrows. The hilt is gold washed cast brass having a "P" shaped knuckle bow. The cross-guard has two shield-shaped langets with the New York eagle on globe insignia. The quillion terminates in a ball with acanthus leaf. The knuckle bow is cast with floral decoration at top and bottom and a central rosette. The pommel and backstrap are a beautifully executed eagle head. The grip is of carved ivory with a ferrule at its base. The scabbard is of gold washed brass with engraved decorations. The decorations include chevrons, a flame-like decoration and a spread-winged eagle surmounting an American shield. CONDITION: This sword and scabbard are in as close to mint condition as could possibly be found for an object dating to the early second quarter of the 19th Century. 4-42525 (4,000-6,000)

70. HIGH GRADE U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD INSCRIBED AND PRESENTED TO "BRIGADIER GENERAL J. FRANCIS CALEF, SURGEON GENERAL OF CONNECTICUT 1899" Presentation grade sword signed Ridabock & Co./New York. Straight double-edged blade 31" long with etched panel decoration. Double clamshell counter-guard with eagle and flags cast in high relief. Decorated knuckle bow and pommel with acorn capstan nut. Silver grip with decorated brass wire wrap. The reverse folding clam shell counter-guard is inscribed "BRIGADIER GENERAL/J. Francis Calef, Middletown/Surgeon General of Connecticut/from January 4th 1899/to/___" The scabbard is nickel plated steel with heavily cast and gold washed brass mountings fully covered with classical decoration. CONDITION: Near mint. The blade retains 100% of its factory finish. The hilt retains 90% of its gold wash. The scabbard is perfect. A nice late 19th century general officer’s presentation sword. 4-42550 CW27 (2,000-3,000)

71. AMERICAN FANCY MILITIA INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD, CIRCA 1850-60. Unsigned straight double-edged blade with central fuller, 30-1/2" long with etched decoration, including stands of flags, arms, and floral scrollwork. The gold washed cast brass cross guard is a spread winged eagle with opposing scallop shell quillons. The pommel cap is a standing, hunched eagle with American shield on its breast, and fancy chain guard. The grip is of carved and checkered ivory. The scabbard is gold washed brass with three carrying rings and one stud. Engraving covers 75% of the scabbard’s face. CONDITION: Excellent. The blade is near mint with bright polish and frosty etching. The hilt is slightly loose, but excellent. The scabbard is fine and undented, having approximately 50% of its gold wash remaining. 4-42527 (2,750-3,750)

72. MASSIVE CIVIL WAR PERIOD MILITIA OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD TO CAPT. WILLIAM H. CLINCHY. This mid-19th Century sword appears almost fraternal in style, but may be a militia or other military regimental presentation sword. The blade is doubled edged, 34" long, manufactured by Clauberg/Solingen and has a gilt etched and engraved decoration covering half of the blade’s surface. The decorations include: stands of arms and flags, a spread-winged American eagle, and American shield and Liberty cap. In a panel on the obverse side, is the etched inscription: "CAPT. / Wm. H. CLINCHY." The hilt is classical in style with a langet having a Roman head in a small rosette surmounting a white jewel. The cross-guard is open scrollwork with acanthus leaf quillions. On the reverse is a Viking ship in a circular emblem. The straight grip is covered in patent leather with triple strand silver wire wrap. The pommel is a decorated knight’s helmet. The entire hilt is silver-plated cast brass. The scabbard is heavy silver-plated steel with fancy silver mounts decorated with classical military arms and armor. CONDITION: Excellent. The blade is near mint. The hilt and grip are about perfect, except for some light wear to the silver plating. The scabbard is very good with a few dark spots here and there. 4-42537 (6,000-8,000)

73. AMERICAN EAGLE HEAD NON-REGULATION NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD Dating to about 1840, this sword has a straight narrow single edge blade 30 3/4" long with a blued and gilt engraved decoration. Unsigned. The hilt has a single clam shell counterguard showing a spread-winged American eagle, shield and stars, surmounting a pair of crossed anchors. The D-guard knuckle bow is cast with classical decoration, the pommel is a figured eagle head and the grips are two panels of carved mother of pearl. Scabbard is brass with two carrying rings and a stud with an American eagle engraved near the top and an oak leaf decoration cascading toward the drag. CONDITION: Very good. Uncleaned overall. The blade is bright, with dark staining here and there. Hilt is uncleaned with a medium patina. The scabbard is good with numerous dents near the drag. 4-42549 CW30 (600-1,000)

74. CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE U.S. NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD Lightly curved blade 27 3/4" long signed "Schnitzler & Kirschbaum/Solingen" The blade has beautifully etched panels containing fouled anchors, an oval of stars, an eagle on cannon and USN. The hilt is regulation style with gold wash. Grip is sharkskin with triple wire wrap. Scabbard is leather with heavily engraved gold washed brass mountings. A gilt cloth officer’s sword knot is tied to the knuckle bow. CONDITION: Excellent. The blade retains most of its factory polish and frosty etching with a couple of spots of pitting near the tip and at the ricasso. The hilt is fine, the grip shows light wear. Scabbard is about perfect. 4-42540 (2,750-3,750)

75. PRESENTATION MODEL 1902 OFFICER’S SWORD. 31-3/" etched blade is marked "BAILEY / BANKS / BIDDLE / Co. / PHILA. PA" on the left ricasso. The plated metal scabbard is marked "OFFICERS OF THE 192nd. FIELD ARTILLERY / TO / MORRIS BENHAM PAYNE. JUNE 9, 1923." The scabbard is engraved on the opposite side with large scrolls and a stand of flags. A large eagle is cast in three dimensions on the carrying assembly. Matching leaf and vine sculpting is done on the guard, pommel and drag. CONDITION: Excellent overall, with slight wear from polishing on the edges of the guard and mounts. 4-42534 (3,600-4,100)

76. HORSTMANN MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY SABER. This is an assembled sword with a great etched blade marked "WH / HORSTMANN / & SONS / PHILADELPHIA" on the right side of the blade. The hilt is crudely cast and unfinished. The scabbard shows much use. CONDITION: The blade is like new. The scabbard about 50% covered with light pitting, but still solid. The hilt is as found. 4-42546 (750-1,500)

77. MANSFIELD & LAMB MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SWORD. 34-3/4" blade. Standard marks, including 1862 dated inspector marks. CONDITION: Very fine with scattered light pitting and cleaned spots on the blade. The guard and grip show minor wear. 4-42548 (900-1,200)

78. MANSFIELD & LAMB MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SWORD. 35" blade with inspector marks dated 1862. CONDITION: Overall fine, with some light pitting on one side of the blade and evidence of light polishing at the base. The leather grip has some light losses near the pommel. The guard has a mellow patina. The scabbard is fine. 4-42547 (900-1,100)

79. EAGLE HEAD SWORD WITH IVORY HILT. 28" curved blade with blue and gilt decorations. 5-ball decoration on knucklebow and crossguard. The leather scabbard has plated brass mounts. CONDITION: Retains about half of the blue and 60% of the gilt on the blade, with areas of light pitting toward the tip. Two small nicks in the edge. There are minor chips at the top of the grip. The pommel, guard and scabbard mounts retain about 80% of their badly tarnished silverplate. The leather scabbard is badly flaked and partially unstitched. 4-42536 (1050-1250)

80. PRESENTATION U.S. MODEL 1870 OFFICER’S SWORD. Engraved "Presented To / LIEUt PETER J. QUINN. / BY HIS MANY FRIENDS / Dec. 15. 1880." inside the crossguard. The engraving appears to be later than the date shown. The grip is covered with ray skin and wrapped with one twisted brass wire and one solid wire. The guard, pommel and scabbard fixtures are gilt bronze. CONDITION: The etching on the blade shows much wear, possibly from cleaning. The gilt finish is mostly intact. The scabbard has many light pits. 4-42551 (550-850)

81. ROBY MODEL 1850 OFFICER’S SWORD. 32" blade with inspector marks, dated 1865. CONDITION: Excellent. The blade is bright, the scabbard is fine. Some dents to the top of the throat. 4-42544 (550-750)

82. PRESENTATION MODEL 1870 OFFICER’S SWORD. 30-1/4" etched and gilt blade with "Colonel W.W. Greenland" on one side of the blade with an eagle, and "U.S" on the other with two stands of flags and vine etching. The nickel plated scabbard has presentation grade gilt brass mounts and is engraved "Presented / to / Colonel W.W. Greenland / Quartermaster General / of Pennsylvania. / August 1891 / By the General, / the Staff, and the / Non-Com. Staff, / of the Second Brigade, / N.G.P." CONDITION: The blade retains most of the gilt in the etching, but has numerous areas of light surface rust on the blade surfaces. The leather wrap is badly worn and part of the wire wrap is unraveled. The gilt bronze mounts of the hilt and scabbard show some corrosion. 4-42553 (1,000-1,500)

83. PRESENTATION MODEL 1870 STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD. 31" etched blade by "RIDABOCK & CO." The folding portion of the guard is engraved "- PRESENTED TO - / Lieut. Theo. F. Stevens Jr. / by Co C22nd Regt. N.G.N.Y. / December 21st 1899." The ray skin grip is wrapped with a decorated band of gilt copper. The nickel plated scabbard has brass mountings. CONDITION: Excellent overall, with only slight signs of use on the blade and slight wear on the mounts of the scabbard. Slight wear to the bottom of the ray skin grips. 4-42555 (800-1000)

84. ROBY MODEL 1850 OFFICER’S SWORD. 32" blade with inspector marks, dated 1865. CONDITION: Excellent. The blade is bright, the scabbard is fine. Some dents to the top of the throat. 4-42543 (600-800)

86. INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD TO CAPT. JARVIS 11TH N.G.N.S.Y. 1881. Straight double-edged narrow blade 29-3/4" long manufactured by Clauberg/Solingen. Etched blade decoration covering two-thirds of the length of the blade. Cast brass gold wash regulation hilt in high relief with sharkskin and twisted wire wrapped grip. The reverse folding clamshell counter-guard is inscribed: "Presented to Capt. James M. Jarvis / by members of /Eleventh Separate Co. Inf. N.G.S.N.Y. / Mount Vernon Dec. 19, 1881." Nickel-plated iron scabbard with standard brass mounts. CONDITION: Excellent. Blade retains its bright factory finish. The hilt retains 80% of its gold wash and the scabbard is fine. 4-42552 (800-1,200)

87. PRESENTATION U.S. MODEL 1870 STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD. The tip of the blade has been broken off and is missing. The inside of the guard is engraved "Presented to / Major William L Armstrong / By the boys of Brooks Military Academy. / June 5, 1884." The throat liner of the metal scabbard is missing. CONDITION: Retains about 90% of the gilt finish overall. The silver grip shows some signs of wear. The blade has many nicks on the edge and some areas of light pitting. 4-42554 (450-650)

88. EARLY CUTLASS. 28" single fuller blade is marked on each side with a crude running fox and "X1745X." The grip is a plain turned round walnut (?) turning. Thin brass guard and quillion. The leather scabbard has brass mounts. CONDITION: Light surface rust overall with spots of light to heavy pitting. The guard and brass mounts for scabbard have a heavy dark patina. The leather of the scabbard is badly flaked with some breaks. The tip is detached and the throat is missing about half of the reverse side. 4-42538 (250-500)

89. U.S. MODEL 1850 STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD. Made by G. Roby. Inspector marks dated 1865 on right ricasso. Leather scabbard with brass mounts. CONDITION: Smooth gray patina with some areas of brightness on blade. The grip has a mellow patina. The scabbard is fine, but the rivets for the mounts are missing. 4-42545 (500-700)

90. CIVIL WAR NON-REGULATION PRESENTATION-GRADE INSCRIBED ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SWORD TO LT. GEORGE LLOYD, COMPANY K, 6TH NEW YORK HEAVY ARTILLERY. Curved single edged blade unsigned but of probable French manufacture with unstopped fuller. Etched decoration covers approximately half of the surface of the blade and includes generic floral and classical military ornament. The blade is exceptionally long, measuring 36-1/2". The cast brass high grade hilt is half basket style with heavily chased open work ornament and a standing eagle on an American shield surrounded by an oak and laurel wreath in front of a stand of flags. The pommel and backstrap are cast in high relief with a grotesque face and the inscription: "Draw me not without cause. / Sheath me not without honor." The grip is covered in sharkskin with triple twisted copper wire wrap. The scabbard is blued steel with three fancy brass mounts having classical decoration. Between the top and middle mount is the inscription: "Presented / to / Lt. Geo. Lloyd / by / the members of / Co. K. 6th N.Y. Artly, / as a token of / Respect, Merit, and Esteem." CONDITION: Good. Blade is uncleaned with a medium gray patina overall. Etched decoration is strong. The hilt is dark and uncleaned with areas of verdigris. The grip is strong, the wire wrap is slightly loose. The scabbard is good, the finish now has turned brown with light areas of surface crust. The area around the inscription has been cleaned. The 6th Regiment N.Y.H.A. was organized at Yonkers September 2, 1862 as the 135th N.Y.V., and was reorganized as heavy artillery one month later. The list of engagements is impressive and Captain George Lloyd served with the Unit from its inception in 1862 until he was discharged on June 28, 1865. 4-42539 CW20 (5,000-7,000)

91. INSCRIBED CIVIL WAR MODEL 1851 U.S. NAVY OFFICER’S SWORD TO FRANK BISSEL/U.S.N. A regulation M1851 Navy officer’s sword manufactured by Clauberg/Solingen having a 29-1/4" single edged blade with etched panel decoration. Etching includes a fouled anchor, American shield and "U.S.N." Scabbard is of wood covered with sharkskin with standard regulation brass mounts. The reverse of the top scabbard mount is boldly inscribed: "FRANK BISSEL / U.S.N." CONDITION: The sword shows heavy use and wear. Blade etching is faint but visible with small areas of surface rust. Hilt is dark and uncleaned. Wire on grip is loose. Scabbard is strong and uncleaned. Sharkskin is stained. 4-42541 CW18 (2,000-5,000)

92. CIVIL WAR INSCRIBED REGULATION FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD TO LT. KENNEY, 46TH MASSACHUSETTS INFANTRY. Regulation-style U.S. foot officer’s sword with 30-1/2" single edged blade, manufactured by Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass. with etched blade decoration covering three-quarters of the blade, including: stands of arms, an eagle, U.S., and floral scrolls. The hilt is gilt cast brass regulation-style with a sharkskin grip and twisted brass wire wrap. The scabbard is leather with engraved brass mounts. Below the throat is the inscription: "Presented to / Leiut. Amos O. Kenney / by his friends in Holyoke / Sept. 13, 1862." CONDITION: Good. The sword shows much field use and wear. The blade is bright, uncleaned and shows much frosty etching. Light spots of surface rust are present here and there. The hilt is dark and uncleaned. The grip is lightly stained. The leather scabbard is flexed with some surface cracking and minor losses. Mounts are uncleaned. Lt. Amos O. Kenney was promoted on September 13, 1862 (the date of inscription). The 46th Massachusetts Regiment was organized at Springfield on October 30, 1862. Their service began in New Bern, North Carolina. They served on Foster’s expedition to Goldsboro. With additional service in North Carolina, they moved to Monocacy Junction, Maryland, occupied Harper’s Ferry, and after joining the First Army Corps, they joined the pursuit of Lee’s Army following Gettysburg and were mustered out of service on July 29, 1863. Total losses for the Regiment were 36. 4-4-42535 CW16 (3,000-5,000)

93. AMERICAN MILITIA OFFICER’S SWORD BY TIFFANY & CO. NEW YORK Straight double-edged flat blade signed "Tiffany & Co. New York" with etched decoration covering 3/4 of the length of the blade. The decorations include classical Roman soldiers, a charging Zouave, U.S., a charging Civil War officer, eagle, shield and stand of arms. The hilt is cast brass, gilded having a magnificently cast spread-winged eagle as a crossguard with the langets as U.S. shields. The pommel is a helmeted knight’s head with chain guard. The grip is of sharkskin with twisted wire wrap. The scabbard is brown steel with gilt cast brass mountings in high relief showing classical decoration. CONDITION: Very good. The blade is bright showing much factory polish and faded frosty etching. There is a mottled gray surface near the hilt. The hilt is very strong but has been cleaned and retains about 25% of its original gold wash. The grip shows wear but is tight. The scabbard is fine with light wear to the browned surface appearing almost tortoise shell in color. 4-42526 (5,000-7,000)

94. CASED ENGRAVED SPRINGFIELD WARNER POCKET REVOLVER. Ser. 67. .28 cal., 2-1/2" round barrel. Marked "SPRINGF’D. ARMS CO." on top strap. "WARNER’S PATENT / JAN. 1851." on the right side. The left side of the frame is engraved with a stand of flags, the right side with crossed cannons and a US flag. The cylinder is etched with vines and leaves. The mahogany case is lined with purple velvet, and contains a bullet mold, combination nipple wrench/screwdriver, and an "E. Pluribus. Unum." flask. CONDITION: Excellent, with 80% silver on frame and triggerguard, 90% blue on barrel and cylinder with some scattered light surface rust and pitting on the stop strap. Light case hardening on the hammer. 90% varnish on the grips. The bore is good. Mechanically excellent. The case has some minor dents and scratches to the outside, some oil stains and wear to the liner. The accessories are fine. 4-42469 FS94 (1,250-2,500)

95. CASED MANHATTAN NAVY REVOLVER. Ser. 4107, all matching. .36 cal., 4" octagonal barrel. Cased in a British oak case. British proof marks on left side of barrel and above each chamber of the cylinder. The case contains a correct Manhattan-marked bullet mold, a combination screwdriver/nipple wrench, a Dixon bag flask, and an Eley cap tin. CONDITION: 80% blue on barrel, with some scratching and patches of light pitting, 50% fading case hardening colors on frame, lever and hammer. 60% silver on backstrap and triggerguard. 80% varnish on grips, with minor dents and small crack on the left side. The case is fine. The bullet mold has about 50% blue, but the sprue cutter has been ground to remove battering. 4-42471 FS97 (1,500-2,500)

96. RARE CASED WALCH BRASS FRAME POCKET REVOLVER. Ser. 250. .31 cal., 3-1/4" octagonal barrel. The revolver has been cleaned and most of the marking on the barrel is illegible. The grips, grip screw and main springs have been replaced. The case appears to have been modified to fit this gun, and the accessories are not correct. CONDITION: No finish, smooth brown patina on iron parts, the frame is cracked between the trigger screw and bolt screw. The case has been lightly refinished. The ONION & WHEELOCK label on the bottom has minor chips along the edges, but remains solid. The flask and bullet mold are very good. 4-42470 FS113 (1,500-2,500)

97. PROVIDENCE POLICE SPUR TRIGGER PERCUSSION REVOLVER. Ser. 87. .36 cal., 4" octagonal barrel. The lack of markings is standard for this gun. "050" has been stamped on the bottom of the left grip. CONDITION: Retains almost all the nickel plating, with a small area of flaking on the left side of the hammer, and frame just in front of the hammer. 95% varnish on grips, with wear at the high spots. 4-42475 FS107 (800-1,200)

98. ENGRAVED IXL POCKET REVOLVER. Ser. 60. .31 cal., 3-3/16" octagon barrel. Light scroll engraving on both sides of frame, backstrap and triggerguard. No markings other than serial number. CONDITION: 85% nickel overall, with some flaking on sides of frame, and on one spot on cylinder. Light surface rust has attacked these spots. 90% varnish on grips. The bore is good. Mechanically tight. 4-42511 FS104 (800-1,200)

99. REMINGTON NEW MODEL POLICE CONVERSION REVOLVER. Ser. 8085 .38 cal., 3-1/2" octagonal barrel. The conversion number on the cylinder is 1436. CONDITION: Retains virtually all of the nickel plating applied at the time of conversion. Very sharp 3 line marking on top of barrel. 80% silver on triggerguard. Normal dents and scratches on the grips, which retain about half of the varnish. The bore is bright, the action is tight. 4-42503 FS68 (1,000-2,000)

100. RARE COOPER PERCUSSION REVOLVER WITH CONVERSION UNIT. Ser. 497. .31 cal., 6" octagonal barrel. This is an early Frankford production revolver with iron backstrap and triggerguard. The conversion unit is much like the Richards-Mason with a loading gate assembly attached to the face of the breech and an ejector rod attached to the side of the barrel. The original percussion cylinder is unaltered. Conversions on the Cooper system are extremely rare, as the company was out of business before the cartridge period started. CONDITION: All metal surfaces have been cleaned, leaving light pitting on most surfaces and moderate pitting on the barrel and loading lever. The grips retain much of an old varnish, probably applied at the time of conversion. 4-42501 FS77 (1,000-2,000)