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CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD

This edged weapon is copied from the US Model 1832 Artillery short sword and is minus its scabbard. The blade is double edged and meas. approx. 17.00 inches long with an 11.25 inch long unstopped… (1000-822). Learn More »

EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD

EXCELLENT CONDITION U.S. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER'S SWORD

Offered here is a scarce and superb Model 1840 Medical Staff sword by N.P. Ames. The sword and scabbard measure approximately 37.5” overall. Blade is 30” long. Blade surface remains bright with… (362-1118). Learn More »

VERY FINE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABRE

VERY FINE CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABRE

The drawn sword meas. approx. 41.00 inches from point to pommel. The blade itself is very bright with just the slightest scattered mottling and a point that has a slight bend in the last 0.50 inch.… (998-143). Learn More »

$3,995.00
Originally $4,995.00

STARR MODEL 1813 NCO SWORD WITH FIRST PATTERN LEATHER SCABBARD

STARR MODEL 1813 NCO SWORD WITH FIRST PATTERN LEATHER SCABBARD

This is very nice example of an American War of 1812 sergeant’s sword. Starr contracted for 2,000 of these swords in January 1813 and delivered them in small lots from June 1813 through March 1815.… (2023-2678). Learn More »

$3,825.00
Originally $4,250.00

NATHAN STARR US NAVAL CUTLASS WITH RACK NUMBER

NATHAN STARR US NAVAL CUTLASS WITH RACK NUMBER

Starr contracted for 2,000 of these cutlasses 21 August 1826 and delivered them by June 1827, when they were inspected by Elisha Tobey. Scabbards were apparently specified after the signing of the… (2023-2677). Learn More »

$1,935.00
Originally $2,150.00

MODEL 1840 MEDICAL DEPARTMENT SWORD BY AMES

MODEL 1840 MEDICAL DEPARTMENT SWORD BY AMES

Sword has a nice cast brass hilt. Top has pineapple shaped pommel cap and a molded grip with acorn and oak leaf motif. Near the top of the grip on both sides is a medallion with a spread-winged eagle… (1204-15). Learn More »

$1,250.00
ON HOLD

PATTERN 1804 BRITISH NAVAL CUTLASS – NO SCABBARD

PATTERN 1804 BRITISH NAVAL CUTLASS – NO SCABBARD

Overall, the cutlass meas. approx. 33.75 inches long. The blade surface is semi-bight with only minor scattered mottling. It is very flat in appearance not having any blood grooves or curvature. Blade… (721-111). Learn More »

MEXICAN WAR INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1840 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD

MEXICAN WAR INSCRIBED U.S. MODEL 1840 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD

Introduced into the army in 1841, these swords follow the general lines of the 1834 pattern in using a “cut-and-thrust” blade with a double-clamshell guard, but employ a spearpoint blade with… (160-182). Learn More »

BEAUTIFUL, SCARCE AMES REVENUE MARINE SWORD PRESENTATION TO A HEAVY ARTILLERY COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT BY HIS OFFICERS: THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS A SOLDIER!

BEAUTIFUL, SCARCE AMES REVENUE MARINE SWORD PRESENTATION TO A HEAVY ARTILLERY COMPANY FIRST SERGEANT BY HIS OFFICERS: THIRTY-SEVEN YEARS A SOLDIER!

The 1834 US Revenue Marine Officer’s Sword is a beautiful sword to begin with, tough to find, and this one is additionally rare in bearing a presentation on the reverse counterguard, and a rather… (1052-539). Learn More »

HIGH GRADE US M1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD

HIGH GRADE US M1840 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD

Overall length: 38 1/4". Blade length: 30 1/2". Blade is etched over half its length with foliate, military & patriotic motifs, including a 6 1/2" panel that reads “United States Medical… (1081-22). Learn More »

AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO 56TH NEW YORK OFFICER; ALSO HAD SERVICE IN THE 14TH BROOKLYN

AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD IDENTIFIED TO 56TH NEW YORK OFFICER; ALSO HAD SERVICE IN THE 14TH BROOKLYN

Original Civil War Model 1850 foot officer’s sword sold by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts. Sword is in good condition and is identified to Captain William M. Burnett of… (790-12). Learn More »

RARE M1840 U.S. ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER MADE BY AMES BUT ETCHED AND RETAILED BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM: THE ONE IN THE BOOK!

RARE M1840 U.S. ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER MADE BY AMES BUT ETCHED AND RETAILED BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY AND GRAHAM: THE ONE IN THE BOOK!

This is an extremely rare M1840 U.S. artillery officer’s saber made by Ames but etched and retailed by Schuyler, Hartley and Graham. Thillmann knew only of this one example, and until it was found… (870-637). Learn More »

$10,500.00
Originally $13,950.00

NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY

NON-REGULATION SILVER GRIPPED PRESENTATION SWORD BY SCHUYLER, HARTLEY & GRAHAM - LT. JAMES MOFFAT, 16TH NEW YORK CAVALRY

This presentation sword has very impressive deeply cast and chased mounts and silver gripped hilt. Schuyler, Hartley and Graham assembled and sold a wide variety of swords that were often highly… (870-653). Learn More »

$5,750.00
Originally $7,650.00

PRESENTATION SWORD FROM JAY COOKE, FINANCIER OF THE UNION, TO FELLOW SANDUSKY OHIO NATIVE LT. JAY COOKE SMITH, 101st OHIO, ADC TO GEN. CRUFT AND BRIGADE COMMANDER KIRBY, 4th ARMY CORPS: “…MOUNTED AND CONTINUALLY ON THE FRONT LINE” AT NASHVILLE.

PRESENTATION SWORD FROM JAY COOKE, FINANCIER OF THE UNION, TO FELLOW SANDUSKY OHIO NATIVE LT. JAY COOKE SMITH, 101st OHIO, ADC TO GEN. CRUFT AND BRIGADE COMMANDER KIRBY, 4th ARMY CORPS: “…MOUNTED AND CONTINUALLY ON THE FRONT LINE” AT NASHVILLE.

This elegant and very high quality, non-regulation presentation staff and field officer’s sword was formerly in the renowned collection of Kevin Hoffman and is pictured both his book, “Swords of… (870-650). Learn More »

$5,625.00
Originally $7,500.00

SCARCE AND DESIRABLE AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, EX- KEVIN HOFFMAN

SCARCE AND DESIRABLE AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER IN VERY GOOD CONDITION, EX- KEVIN HOFFMAN

This is a very good example of a very hard to find saber formerly in the collection of Kevin Hoffman and likely the same one shown on page 90 of Thillmann’s Civil War Cavalry and Artillery Sabers to… (870-625). Learn More »

$7,125.00
Originally $9,500.00
ON HOLD

BRITISH 1796 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER MADE FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET

BRITISH 1796 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER MADE FOR THE AMERICAN MARKET

This steel-hilted saber is modeled on the British 1796 light cavalry saber and the style was very popular in American mounted units from before the War of 1812 right into the 1840s. This has a very… (870-624). Learn More »

$2,395.00
Originally $3,150.00

CIVIL WAR EAGLE POMMEL PRESENTATION SWORD BY PATIENTS AT MOWER GENERAL HOSPITAL TO DR. J.A.C. HANLY, MARCH 20th, 1863

CIVIL WAR EAGLE POMMEL PRESENTATION SWORD BY PATIENTS AT MOWER GENERAL HOSPITAL TO DR. J.A.C. HANLY, MARCH 20th, 1863

Mower General Hospital, first known as Chestnut Hill Hospital, was one of the largest U.S. General Hospitals. Planned and built in 1862, it opened in early 1863 and could hold 3600 patients. Covering… (870-613). Learn More »

$4,050.00
Originally $5,400.00
SOLD

RICHMOND STYLE CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD

RICHMOND STYLE CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD

Confederate artillery short swords are collecting category of their own. This one shares enough characteristics with those of Boyle and Gamble to suggest a Richmond connection, but is possibly by… (870-484). Learn More »

$3,000.00
Originally $4,000.00

M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH SCABBARD, WITH MEYERSBERG SYMBOL ON BLADE

M1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD WITH SCABBARD, WITH MEYERSBERG SYMBOL ON BLADE

Manufactured: Solingen Maker: Weyersberg / Horstmann Year: Sword undated, scabbard 1861 Model: 1832  Size: 19.25 inch blade The W. H. Horstmann company had a strong association with the  Gebruder… (870-466). Learn More »

$1,350.00
Originally $1,800.00
ON HOLD

ELABORATE PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN AUGUSTUS HOELZLE OF BATTERY K ARTILLERY OF THE 1ST DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

ELABORATE PRESENTATION GRADE OFFICER’S SWORD WITH SCABBARD INSCRIBED TO CAPTAIN AUGUSTUS HOELZLE OF BATTERY K ARTILLERY OF THE 1ST DIVISION OF THE NATIONAL GUARD OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK

This sword was probably sold by Schuyler, Hartley & Graham of New York. The pattern is pictured in their 1864 catalogue in figures 13 and 16. Rather than have a standard blade, the lightly curved… (870-447). Learn More »

$7,125.00
Originally $9,500.00


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IMPRESSIVE NY STATE IDENTIFIED FROCK COAT, EX-TEXAS CIVIL WAR MUSEUM

This gray NY Militia frock coat has great visual appeal and comes from the collections of the Texas Civil War Museum. This is a high-grade garment with the button holes on the lapel edged with twisted gilt brass wire and the collar and pointed cuffs… (1179-149). Learn More »

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