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A366. MODEL 1840 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER - MEXICAN WAR – CIVIL WAR: This is an early Model 1840 Cavalry Officers saber that is maker marked “W.S & C” for Wilhelm Schmolz & Co. Solingen; in business from 1813 – 1861. This makes this both a Mexican War and early Civil War saber, and is very rare. Another indication it is an early saber is the plain symple etching. The etched panels depict panoplies of arms and flags, mixed with floral scrolls, drums and canons, and a center panel with the words “Damast Stahl” (Damask Steel) or Damascus steel. Interestingly, the etched motifs does not have an “Eagle” “US” or “E Pluribus Unum” anywhere on the blade, which is similar to the early Horstman Cavalry Officer sabers. Most unusual is the original clip-point tip. The guard is very ornate with chase work on both sides of each branch, and the inside of the guard, and a fancy pommel cap with a shield with ornate chased worked top. The grip retains 100% original shark skin grip and copper triple-stand wire. The German Silver scabbard is complete with all fancy mounts, both rings and screws, brass throat piece; and retain much original gold wash. This is a wonderful example of and early Model 1840 Cavalry Officers sword carried by cavalry officers during the Mexican and may have gone south during the Civil War. Shipping & Insurance included. $2300.00
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C603. CONFEDERATE "CORN PONE" CAVALRY SABER – COPPER/BRASS SCABBARD by LOUIS B. FROELICH: This style Confederate saber earned its distinctive name when it was sketched as Fig. 91 and described in Albaugh's original Confederate Edged Weapons book as being "As Southern as corn pone and molasses..." It has since been attributed to Louis B. Froelich from North Carolina. This saber is in near - mint ++ condition with 100% original leather grip; single strand wire; leather blade washer; and a copper scabbard with all original brass mounts.
The 33 1/2" blade has an unstopped fuller which runs from within 1" of the hilt and 9 1/2" of the tip. The blade is about perfect with no rust, pitting or edge nicks with an overall smooth gray patina with casting flaws, filling marks and period sharpening. The original leather washer is complete. The hilt is perfect with great untouched patina. The pommel cap is tight and the tang is undisturbed. This saber has never been apart and the wire and leather are tight around the cap and guard. It is identical in every detail to the one depicted by Albaugh with flat branches, small flat reverse counterguard, flat quillon, and collar at the base of the grip cast integral with the guard. It is slotted at the top of the guard for a sword knot. Often, this saber is found in a steel scabbard with brass mounts. However, this one has a copper scabbard with brass mounts, which is extremely rare, and some speculated that this could be an Officers saber.
The scabbard fits tight to the blade with virtually no movement. It has a crude lap seam along the back edge; a brass throat fastened by two rivets, brass ring mounts and iron carrying rings and a steel drag. The scabbard is completely untouched with traced of original lacquer finish and some minor areas a bumps and dings. This is a superb example of a North Carolina, Louis B. Froelich, “Corn pone” saber. Shipping & Insurance is free. $7500.00
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A215. RARE- AMES OPEN FACE - MODEL 1821 SWORD: Noted author John H. Thillmann “Civil War Army Sword” identifies this sword as an Ames Non-Regulation French Infantry Officers sword, Model 1821. This sword has an open guard design, leather grip and a scabbard with ring supports attached to the brass mounts, but no ring-bands. The etching is faint, but visible and it is “Ames” maker marked. The hilt is tight with the original blade washer intact, and the Ames marked scabbard is strong with all brass mounts and steel screws. There is a theory this style sword was produced for the Confederate market since Ames was shipping blades south prior to the outbreak of the war, and the blade is void of the standard “US” center panel. In fact, many Confederate made swords are similar in style and design. This pattern sword is rarely seen for sale and has an estimate value of $2300.00 - $2500.00 in this condition. Shipping & Insurance is free. $1900.00
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A316. HIGH-GRADE SAUERBIER PRESENTATION SWORD - 9TH REGIMENT PENNSYLVANIA CAVALRY: This is a High-Grade non-regulation sword presented to Lieutenant. Henry B. Waltman by the members of Co. E. 9th Regiment Pennsylvania Cavalry. It reads:
Presented to
Lieut H. B. Waltman
by the members of Co. E
9th Regt Penna Cav.
Sauerbier designed some unique and creative swords, of which this is one. The entire hilt, blade and scabbard body were period plated with the presentation between the brass throat and top brass mount. The blade is marker marked on ricasso and is tight with no movement. The guard has additional chase-work on the branched, and the ornate pommel cap is tight and never removed. The scabbard is engraved with a large American Eagle between the sword mounts, and a vine pattern and American Shield below the mounts. The brass mounts and drag are tight, and there are a few oval hanging rings on the original brass rings.
Henry B. Waltman was from Harrisburg and served his entire tour of duty with the Pennsylvania 9th Cavalry; first at a Lieutenant with Company “G” and as a Captain in Company “F” 9 Nov. 1861 to 18 July 1865. He was heavily engaged in the fighting in Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina. Included with the sword is a 74-page binder of historical informaition. Shipping & Insurance in included. $5200.00
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