GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
RARE CONFEDERATE "A.H. DEWITT" "SNAKES IN GUARD" FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.A.H. Dewitt is best known for his coin silver produced in antebellum Columbus, GA however when the war began he was selling swords of a unique pattern showing intertwined rattle snakes in the guard in place of the floral decoration used by the North. This is a fine "as found" example with smooth blade and orig grip with accompanying Confederate brass-mounted leather scabbard. This sword has fine untouched patina has the look Confederate collectors like to find concerning uncleaned fresh to market objects. This is a beautiful example of the classic & unique Confederate Dewitt Columbus, GA foot sword. SIZE: CONDITION: Blade measures 30-1/2″ with unstopped fuller just over 1-1/8″ wide and very thick at over 1/3" at ricasso. Blade is mottled gray overall with areas of staining & pitting. Last 5" of blade is darker and a bit more pitted, probably from tip of scabbard being broken and point protruding (fairly often seen in Civil War swords). Grip retains small portions of its orig leather grip wrap. Orig twisted brass wire is complete. Grip & hilt are a bit loose due to loss of protective leather washer (which can easily be restored). Hilt & pommel exhibit an "as found" mustard patina. Accompanying Confederate scabbard has matching patina on throat & middle mount, scabbard missing its last 9" of leather including drag. 48979-1 JS (6,000-8,000)