A lot of two inscribed U.S. Model 1860 staff & field officer's sword
Lot 3121
A lot of two inscribed U.S. Model 1860 staff & field officer's sword
Sold for US$ 479 inc. premium
Auction Details
Lot Details
A lot of two inscribed U.S. Model 1860 staff & field officer's sword
of Rhode Island interest
Comprising: 1) Narrow 30 inch blade of diamond section with 10 inch panel etched with florals, US and panoplies; ricasso marked Schnitzler/A&A/Solingen. Gilt brass hilt of standard pattern, the interior of the folding guard inscribed Col. E.N. Littlefield/Lincoln, R.I./May 25th/Staff of 1880 & 81,82. Grip wrapped in dark grey shagreen and brass wire. Nickel-plated scabbard with gilt brass mounts. 2) 29 inch blade etched with conventional motifs and retailer Pollard, Alford & Co./Boston. Gilt brass hilt of standard pattern, the counterguard engraved Presented to Co. Aurion V. Chevers/By the Officers and Members of the Red White and Blue Brigade, Campaign of 1880. Shagreen and wire-wrapped grip. Nickeled scabbard.
Condition: 1) Blade with some minor spotting. Hilt retains perhaps 50% gilt finish. Scabbard with dark patina. 2) Blade showing light spotting. Hilt retains much gilt finish, the counterguard button missing. Scabbard finish with some frosting.

Footnotes

  • Note: Eben N. Littlefield was the eldest son of Alfred H. Littlefield, 35th governor of Rhode Island. He was a successful industrialist and banker and prominent member of the Rhode Island State Militia, as was his father.
    Aurion V. Chevers was city clerk of Providence, Rhode Island from 1875 to 1915. The inscription probably refers to the Presidential campaign of 1880.
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