4208 FINE REGULATION CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD,

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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 7,500.00 USD
Estimated at 15,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
COURTNEY & TENNENT, CHARLESTON, SC. This is a fine & original example of difficult Confederate pattern to find. 30.25" blade stamped "COURTNEY & TENNENT / CHARLESTON, SC" who imported swords from England where made by Robert Mole. Patriotic etched panels show cotton bolls, Confederate naval insignia of cross cannons over fluted anchor, and a Confederate first national flag over anchor. Blade is stamped "MOLE" on top edge. The hilt on this sword is decorated in the basket with cotton and tobacco leaves surrounding an oval medallion with a fluted anchor superimposed over crossed cannons. Sharkskin grip is wrapped with triple wire protected by a backstrap representing a sea serpent or dolphin with a scaled back. This is a superior example of rare Confederate naval officer sword. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter of authenticity from Gary Hendershott, 2005: copy of catalog entry. CONDITION: fine overall. Blade is white/bright with crisp lustrous etched panels with staining and small areas of pitting. Brass hilt retains majority of its gold plating. Sharkskin grip and wire wrap are complete and tight. The original protective washer is complete and intact. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of Richard A. Baumann; Gary Hendershott catalog 2005. (02-23355/JS). NON-GUN. $15,000-20,000.