US CIVIL WAR M1852 NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED TO THE TAUNTON COUNCIL.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/17/2025

Model 1852 Naval Officer's sword etched "VIRGIL PRICE / NEW YORK" and marked "W CLAUBERG / SOLINGEN" with standing knight on the ricasso. Blade is etched for about half its length with naval and patriotic motifs. Mellow gray patina with light freckling throughout. Brass hilt with muted gilding and mellow patina throughout. Grooved leather wrapped wood grip with twisted brass wire. Hilt is slightly loose. Shagreen wrapped scabbard with fouled brass mounts that exhibit a matching patina to hilt. Upper mount exhibits the presentation which reads "Presented / to / TAUTON COUNCIL / R + S.M. / by / Com E.W. Harlow". Upper mount screw is missing and has a dent on each side. Middle mount is loose. Scabbard body is intact with scattered light blemishes. CONDITION: Good.

Item Dimensions: L: 38"

Name

Value

Blade Length

31"

Overall Length

37"