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CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD, KRAFT,

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:10,000.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 30,000.00 USD
CONFEDERATE STAFF OFFICER’S SWORD, KRAFT,

GOLDSCHMIDT & KRAFT, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. 32.25” Unstopped fuller blade etched with patriotic motifs and signed “KG&K” and “COLUMBIA, SC” on ricasso. KG&K made big swords, all are massive in comparison to most other makers North or South. Hilt is almost 7” tall with large basket pierced with acorn oak leaf decoration surrounding central “CS”. Knucklebow terminates with serpent’s head into unique pommel with relief cast wreath having laurel leaves one side oak leaves the other. Original black painted scabbard is among the best made in the South, braised sheet iron with brass throat, ring mounts, and drag. UNATTACHED ACCESORIES: original bill of sale from R. E. “Sonny” Neville, Jr. 1994. CONDITION: very good overall, sword is slightly loose due to missing protective leather washer. Hilt & mounts have traces of gold wash & overall mottled chocolate brown/mustard patinas. Blade has been cleaned, stained, and pitted, but etched maker, “CS”, and crossed cannon can be discerned. Grip retains about half original leather and tight single copper wire wrap. Scabbard is fine retaining most of its original black paint with minor blemishes. PROVENANCE: Cullen Smith estate collection. (02-17232/JS) $20,000-30,000.