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US 1860 Staff & Field Officer's Sword

A German made US 1860 Staff & Field Officer’s sword, retailed by D. Abbate & F. DeCarlo, New York, probably in the 1880s. The sword has several unusual features: the scabbard is plain steel with two rings, unlike most 1860 scabbards which are brass mounted steel with three rings; the blade is completely plain other than the retailer’s stamp and the stamped word “Germany.”; the D-guard has an interesting and attractive stand of arms on it which features US flags and a Union shield on one side, and stacked rifles on the other. It was made without a reverse guard. Dimensions: The sword is 37 ½ inches long overall, with the blade being 30 inches long. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $65.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.

Condition:

The guard is in very good condition. The grip is missing its leather and wire, and is down to plain wood. The blade is dirty, with patches of rust, but no visible pitting. The scabbard is rusted in spots, and shows wear. Witherell's 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 Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions. Please be advised we do not provide porters nor packing materials for pick ups.

 

Estimate: $100 - $250
Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium
$219
12/01/2022

 

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Annex Auctions 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 Annex Auctions. All lots are sold "AS IS" under the Terms and Conditions. Methods of payment are cash, check, money orders, card or wire transfer for foreign payments. This auction has a buyer's premium of 25%.