4220 FINE CONFEDERATE OFFICER'S MOBILE ALABAMA MADE

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 2,000.00 USD
Estimated at 4,000.00 - 8,000.00 USD
SWORD FROM PHILIP MEDICUS COLLECTION. 29.5" unstopped fuller blade with 15" etched whimsical scroll panels, vacant blank panel on one side for inscription. In style of US model 1850 with "CS" in oval frame in raised relief on top of guard with wreath. This unsigned pattern is found on Leech & Rigdon swords which this pattern historically is usually attributed, but a majority of this pattern are made in Mobile by James Conning and Louis Bissonnet. Signed Bissonnet examples have same round top blades, same whimsical style etch never seen on products of Leech & Rigdon. This example is in beautiful condition with added original Confederate scabbard and pictured in 1998 text "AMERICAN SWORDS FROM THE PHILIP MEDICUS COLLECTION" by Norm Flayderman & Stuart Mobray. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter of authenticity from Museum of our Southern Heritage, Feb. 21, 2005. Copy of page from Medicus text showing sword. CONDITION: very good to fine overall. Blade is gray with clear etching, staining, good point, grip has been professionally rewrapped. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts have mottled brass patina. The original Confederate scabbard appears to be a product of Boyle & Gamble, is overall very good with a glued repair just above drag, fits well. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of Richard A. Baumann. (02-23351/JS). NON-GUN. $4,000-8,000.