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Lot 5176

A Confederate naval officer's sword retailed by Courtney & Tennant
made under contract to the Confederate Navy by Robert Mole & Company
-Select US Arms Type-

8 June 2015, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$19,890 inc. premium

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A Confederate naval officer's sword retailed by Courtney & Tennant
made under contract to the Confederate Navy by Robert Mole & Company

Slightly curved 30 1/2 inch blade with 23 inch fuller and 16 inch panel etched with florals, one side with crossed guns and fouled anchor, the other with Confederate flag; spine marked Mole; ricasso marked Courtney & Tennant/Charleston, S.C. on one side, the reverse with star and brass Proof. Brass hilt of standard pattern, the guard molded with flowering plants framing an oval with crossed guns and fouled anchor; small folding shell; dolphin-form pommel with scaled backstrap; complete with original gold and blue sword knot. Black leather scabbard, the brass suspension mounts molded with nautical knots, the drag with entwined serpents.
Condition: Blade showing scattered light spotting and some wear to decoration. Hilt very good, the grip showing minor scuffing. Sword knot with areas of fraying. Scabbard leather with surface scuffing but very sound. Mounts with unpolished patina.
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