4217 JAMES CONNING CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD.

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Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 3,500.00 USD
Estimated at 7,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
Classic James Conning foot sword with matching numbered blade & hilt. Scabbard is script engraved on throat "Made by / James Conning / Mobile" and each mount is numbered 154 like hilt and blade. The scabbard style is not typically attributed to Conning, but appears to be original and correct for this sword. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter of authenticity from Museum of our Southern Heritage, & copy of pages from Albaugh's "Photographic Supplement to Confederate Swords" concerning this manufacturer. CONDITION: very good overall, blade has been cleaned with staining and light pitting. Grip very good to fine with complete leather and twisted wire wrap. Traces of gold plate are found on protected portions of hilt with balance dark olive/mustard patina. Scabbard mounts have similar matching patina. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of Richard A. Baumann. (02-23348/JS). NON-GUN. $7,000-9,000.