August 18 & 19, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/18/2020
This very rare Confederate Cavalry saber is 1 of only of 2 complete examples known with the original scabbard. The blade is in great untouched condition. Complete single iron strand wire over oilcloth grip. The unique scabbard mounts found on this sword consist of brass bodies with soldered brass fixed carrying rings. These mounts, usually broken, are often found excavated on various Civil War sites. This may be the only 100% complete example of a scabbard utilizing these mounts known. There are other similar variants known on other Douglas products which are also rarely encountered. This sword is identified as Douglas from its distinctive mushroom shaped plain pommel cap, rondels cut on ends of scabbard drag and saw tooth edged protective washer. This sword also exhibits a fine branched hilt, that is flat overall, similar to other Douglas and “Corn Pone” Confederate Calvary Sabers. This is a beautiful sword with great patina. PROVENANCE: Steven Hess Collection, Morphy/Julia March 2013 auction, lot 1471. CONDITION: Sword overall is in fine condition with 33" unstopped fuller blade, which is gray-bright. Still exhibits original tool marks, with light staining and pitting. Protective washer is mostly intact though chipped and missing part of 1 end. The oil cloth grip is complete and intact with most of its original polish with some light chipping and wear at high areas. The original single iron wire grip wrap is complete and tight. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts exhibit yellow and mustard colored patinas. Scabbard is sound and solid, though the leather scabbard body has numerous scuffs, scratches and areas where polished surface is missing as can be seen in photos. The centrally sewn scabbard on reverse is mostly tight and intact with about 1" of loose stitches near the drag. GR
Item Dimensions: Length: 39".
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