Premier Auctions | Session II
Fri, Dec 4, 2020 09:00AM EST
Lot 489
Civil War Presentation Sword
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword, by Roby, West Chelmsford, Massachusetts, inscribed "Lieut. John A. Richardson" with etched emblems of cannons, eagle with shield, "U.S.", "Union", overall 37 in.; with scabbardÿ - Note: After checking the records of roughly a dozen "John A. Richardsons", along with another 80 where no middle initial was given, research seems to point to a 22 year old clerk from Lowell, Massachusetts. This John A. Richardson enlisted on August 31, 1862, as a Corporal. He was mustered into Company "C" of the Massachusetts 6th Infantry on that same day. A promotion to 2nd Lieutenant came on July 16, 1864.ÿSource: Historical Data Systems (civilwardata.com)ÿ
scratches and some wear to surface of blade, slightly loose construction at handle, typical marks to scabbardÿ
Condition
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