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Non-Commission Officer wearing this style M1821 sword variant
U797. RARE - M1821 SWORD, NON - COMMISSION OFFICER VARIANT: This Model 1821 sword is a Non-Commission Officer variant. The hilt is the M1821 officer design compete with the original leather grip and wire, and a 30-inch by 1 1/8-inch blade maker marked Clauberg with the standing knight. The blade is etched with an eagle clutching an E Pluribus Unum ribbon and a cannon and shield on the opposite side. What makes this sword a non-commission officer variant is the scabbard. It is 30 ½-inches long with a brass drag and frog-carry throat piece. This is a scarce sword to find. Shipping & Insurance included. $995.00
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U977. EMERSON & SILVER MADE – MILLER & CO. NEW YORK RETAILED SILVER PLATED NON-REGULATION OFFICERS SWORD: This Non-Regulation Officers sword was made by Emerson & Silver and retailed by Miller & Company, New York. There are several features that identify the maker as Emerson & Silver: the grip shape, the Keystone mark on the blade, the tulip shape scabbard throat piece and the numbering on the mounts.
The sword is high-grade with silver plated hilt; back strap; mounts and the fancy drag. The grip is 98% original shark skin with triple strand wire, and the original white buff leather washer holds the blade tight. The blade is marked Miller & Co. New York with two etched panners with some pitting near the tip. The scabbard is complete with all mounts and screws with detailed chase work. Emerson & Silver where in business 1860-1865 and had a New York City office 1860-1864. Miller (John) & Co. New York where in business 1863-1868 and sold presentation grade swords. It is rare to find a Miller retailed sword, especially one with with silver plated scabbard mounts. I found this sitting in the back of my safe and decided to blow it out below my cost. Shipping & Insurance is included free. $1500.00
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General Joseph Hooker wearing a Model 1860 Staff Officers' Sword
A114. CIVIL WAR - MODEL 1860 STAFF OFFICERS' SWORD: The Civil War Model 1860 Staff Officers' sword is one used by both General Staff Officers and General Officers; however, because of its smaller size and lighter weight, many officers continued to carry the older Model 1850 Staff & FIeld sword. As a result, Civil War period 1860 Staff Officers' swords are quite scarce compaired to the post war version. The majority of Civil War versions have a reverse turn-down claim shell, and a plain scabbard with top single-ring mounts and a plain simple drag. Post war version all have a double-ring top mount, a center ring mount, an ornate decorated drag, and a fancy reveral claim shell, or none at all.
This example in an early French import with the Amercan Eagle on the front and a turn down reverse claim shell, and the correct scabbard for the Civil War. It is most likely and early war version retailed before others were produced by American makers and as such is very scarce. Shipping and Insurance included. $575.00
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A131. SAUERBIER CAVALRLY OFFICER SABER – RETAILED by BUNTING PHILADELPHIA – MOLLUS COLLECTION: In 1886, several members of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States (MOLLUS) began the formation of a Civil War Library and Museum to serve as a repository for their records, relics, memorabilia, souvenirs, artifacts, and awards. The collection was kept in various locations in Philadelphia until a house was purchased at 1805 Pine Street in 1922 to display the collection and serve as the MOLLUS Headquarters. The Museum closed in 2008.
This saber came out of that collection and has the museum inventory number painter on the scabbard. The saber was made by Sauerbier and is an early Civil War product with a plan hilt with ornate chase-work depicting a canon and a floral design. It retains much of the original gold finish and 100% original leather grip and triple wire. The blade washer is unique to Sauerbier and it holds the etch blade tight. It retains much original frosting, has amazing etching, and is retainer marked S.C. Bunting Jr. Philadelphia. Bunting acquired swords from a variety of makers, and finding a marked example is extremely rare. The scabbard is original to the saber with all brass fitting unique to Sauerbier. This is a rare saber that came out of one of the best know Civil War collection. Shipping and Insurance included in this price. $4400.00
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A176. SAUERBIER MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a Sauerbier M1850 Staff & Field sword. The hilt is tight with a rare high nob pommel cap; 100% original shark skin grip and wire, and the original blade washer. It is not maker marked, but has the blade style unique to Sauerbier. The original etching is all but gone with traces only visable with magnification. The original brown finished scabbard retains all original mounts and screws with a fancy drag and fits perfict to the blade. This sword shows evidence of being carried, but not abused. Shipping & Insurance included.$975.00
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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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A245. ILLINOIS PRESENTATION - GERMAN SILVER HILT MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is a German Silver hilt Model 1850 Staff & Field Sword presented to an Illinois Captain in the 134th Infantry Regiment. The etched blade is worn out and has no decoration or maker's mark, but has a recessed brass "PROOF" escutcheon on the obverse ricasso. The silver grips are wrapped in gilded-brass wire. The guard is a half-basked style with pierced floral designs and the letters "US". The blued-metal scabbard has a brass throat, two mounting bands and drag. The obverse side of the mounting rings are decorated with floral designs; the obverse side of the drag features an engraved Federal shield, eagle, and "US". The reverse side of the upper mounting band is engraved:
Presented to
CAPT. J. PIKE
Co. G. 134.Reg. Ill. Vol
by his fellow students
of the
University of Chicago
June 1, 1864
Joshua Pike was born at West Jefferson, Ohio in 1840. His family moved to Barry, Illinois. He was attending classes at the University of Chicago but set aside his studies to enlist in the Union army on May 31, 1864 and was commissioned a captain. He served in Co. G., 134th Illinois Volunteer Infantry until he mustered out on October 25, 1864. He returned to the University of Chicago to complete his education. Condition: Very good. The blade has a smooth, gray patina with some scattered dark spots. The hilt has a dark patina. Moderate to heavy dents in the scabbard's drag. A binder with historical information is included, and shipping with insurance is included. $1800.00
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A274. 9TH MARYLAND - HIGH-GRADE PRESENTATION M1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD: This is an outstanding example of a Clauberg High-Grade presentation sword. The attached historical information provides a detail description of the sword as well as information on the officer to which it was presented.
Presented to
Capt. Jas. W. Brady
by Company B 9th Md Infy.
Harper’sFerry, Va.
Oct 28 1863.
Captain James W. Brady joined the 9th Maryland Infantry, which was a six-month unit, and it appears he was in a pre-war militia unit and remained active in the local militia after his enlistment ended. He served as the Provost Marshall in Harper’s Ferry during his time of service. This historical binder provided his history to include is Muster Sheets and Pension File. This folder is included with the sword, and Shipping & Insurance is free. $6600.00
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A280. AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: This is an Ames Model 1850 Foot Officers sword complete with its original scabbard. It shows light wear, but retains 95% + original gold wash on the hilt and top two scabbard mounts. The shark-skin grip is tight with the original twisted wire, and the original white buff leather blade washer hold it all tight. The blade is AMES maker marked, retains 90% + original frosting, and has the standard Ames etching to include the American Eagle and script U S, which was used on swords produced 1862 -1865. The scabbard is solid with some crazing, but not breaks or bends, and retains all original mounts and screws. Shipping & Insurance included. $1700.00
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A284. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD – EMERSON & SILVER / JAMES P. FITCH, NEW YORK: This is a Model 1850 Staff & Field sword produced by Emerson & Silver, Treton New Jersey and retailed by James P Fitch, New York. This sword is in great condition, and is 100% original and complete with the metal scabbard. The shark skin grip shows a little wear, but complete with original double-strand brass wire; the guard and pommel cap are tight and with a pleasing brown-mustard patina; the blade washer is original and it holds the blade tight. The blade is bright with frosty etching of an "American Eagle" and “US” in the two center panels, and is stamped with the Emerson & Silver Keystone maker mark and FITCH retailer mark. The scabbard is complete with all mounts, which have fancy chase work. Examples of Emerson& Silver Model 1850 Staff & Field swords are rarely seen and add the FITCH retailer mark makes it more scarce. Shipping& Insurance included. $2100.00
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A288. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD SWORD - IDENTIFIED TO A WISCONSIN OFFICER: This Ames Model 1850 Staff & Field sword is identified to Lieutenant Colonel Joshua James Guppy, and it looks to have been taken from him when he was captured at the Battle of Buzzards Prairie on 11/03/1863. It is believed to have been a presentation sword, but the plaque was removed when the scabbard was Confederate refurbished with a flat black lacquer finish.
Lt. Colonel Joshua James Guppy initials "J. J. G." are engraved on pommel cap and top ring mount. A detail search of the Civil War data base and the National Archived records found one and only one Staff and Field grade officers with the initial J J G: Lieutenant Colonel Joshua James Guppy. He was commissioned into Field & Staff Wisconsin 10th Infantry on 9/13/1861, discharged for promotion on 7/25/1862 for a commissioned into Field & Staff Wisconsin 23rd Infantry, and Mustered Out on 7/4/1865. He was Wounded on 11/03/1863 at the Battle of Buzzards Prairie and listed as a POW at Carrion Crow Bayou, LA. He would be promoted to Colonel on 7/25/1862 and Brigadier General on 3/13/1865 by Brevet. A 90-page binder of historical information is included, and shipping & insurance is free. $2400.00
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A293. MODEL 1840 MEDICAL STAFF / PAY DEPARTMENT MILITIA SWORD: This is an early example of the Model 1840 Medical Staff / Pay Department sword in a scabbard common to Federal militia period scabbard. It was discovered in Georgia and may have been Southern carried. The hilt is tight with a shield void of any “MD” or “PD” letters, and the blade is unmarked and not etched. The scabbard is early with a Federal Eagle above the letter “L” and the letter “R” with an unreadable second letter on the opposite side. This is a very affordable example of this special staff officer’s sword. Shipping & Insurance included. $475.00
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“Bright and Beautiful”
A296. HORSTMANN STAFF & FIELD SWORD, HEAVILY CURVED BLADE: This is a Horstmann Staff & Field sword with a heavily curved blade. The hilt is tight; has a golden light mustard-brown patina; 100% original shark skin grip and dragoon triple copper wire. On the inside of the guard is etched the phrase “Bright and Beautiful.” There are no other marks to explain the significance of this phrase. The blade is period sharpened indicating it was carried, and the etching is bright with 100% original frosting. The scabbard is bright steel with all original mounts. Shipping & Insurance included. $2500.00
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A297. EMERSON & SILVER FOOT OFFICERS’ SWORD – GUTTA-PERCHA GRIP: This is the exact sword featured on page 317: Civil War Army Swords by John H. Thillmann. It is an Emerson & Silver Foot Officers’ sword with a gutta-percha grip marked with the keystone symbol of Emerson & Silver and the Schuyler Hartly & Graham retailer mark. Only a small number of these sword are known to exist, and the actual maker of the grip is unknown. The grip is a single formed piece with a pebbly finish on the sides and smooth on the top and bottom, and one strand of twisted copper wire. The tight hilt is tight with an ever light mustard patina with traces of original gold wash. The 29 1/2-inch blade is tight; maker and retailer marked; is etched with “US” and the American eagle; and has areas of dark spots. The scabbard is complete with all mounts and is embossed in a rope style pattern. The middle mount does have movement. This is a unique sword, which is missing from many advance collections. Shipping & Insurance included. $1950.00
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A300. PRESENTATION GRADE HORSTMANN MODEL 1850 INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD: This is a beautiful high-quality presentation grade Model 1850 Foot Officers sword retailed by Horstmann. The shape of the German Silver grip indicates that the hilt is an Emerson & Silver product. The pommel cap and guard have ornate chase work with a good amount of original gilt, and the grip is exquisitely engraved. The blade washer is missing resulting in a little wiggle. The blade is Horstmann retailer marked with IRON PROOF on the spine, with remnants of light gold wash on the detailed etching. The German silver scabbard has ornate mounts and the drag has two holes for a presentation plaque. Looking at the patina, I do not think it was presented. This sword screams WOW!!!! Shipping & Insurance included. $6500.00
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A315. CLAUBERG – HIGH GRADE PRESENTATION QUALITY SILVER GRIP CAVALRY SABER: This is a Clauberg – High Grade Presentation quality Silver Grip cavalry saber. It once was in the Kevin Hofmann collection and the hilt is featured on page 153 of Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers by John H. Thillmann. It has the less common fluted silver grip with un-shucked corn. It is in near-mint condition with 100% gold wash on the hilt; 95% original silver on the grip with brass visible on the high points; original red leather blade washer; and a mint Clauberg blade with frosty etching with a center panel “Deeds Not Words” and on the other side an American Eagle and US. The scabbard is 100% original with all mounts retaining 100% gold wash and retention screws. Shipping & Insurance included. $5500.00
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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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