4207 VERY RARE "BURGER" RICHMOND VIRGINIA MADE

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Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 7,500.00 USD
Estimated at 15,000.00 - 25,000.00 USD
CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD. Among the very rarest of all Confederate maker marked swords are the handful of foot officer swords made with meaty heavy blades. This is an excellent survivor from the Don Tharpe collection. 30.5" unstopped fuller blade, etched in 15" panels on either side of the blade including patriotic motifs "C.S.A. 1862", crossed flags, and crossed cannon. "BURGER" is boldly etched on one ricasso. The brass hilt it's very reminiscent of products by Boyle & Gamble who Burger was partnered with prior to the war in the manufacture of tools and saws. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, blade is smooth gray, easily read etched panels, grip retains almost all of its original leather and all of its patented copper wire wrap. The hilt has a rich brass patina. The accompanying brass mounted leather scabbard fits well and though not a product of the manufacturer has been with sword since it's known collection history. Sword also retains its original protective washer. PROVENANCE: Lifelong collection of Richard A. Baumann; Don Tharpe collection; Liberty Heritage Society Museum; Heritage Auctions lot 72221 June 24th 2007. (02-23359/JS). NON-GUN. $15,000-25,000.