- ROBY MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER
ROBY MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD: Model 1860 cavalry sword marked C. Roby W. Chelmsford Mass. US 1864 with inspector marks AGM on blade. Brass pommel knucklebow and guard original leather and twist wire grip. 35'' blade. Steel scabbard with black Japanned finish commonly done during the GAR period. Overall 42 1/2'' l. overall.CONDITION: Note wear to leather on grip several scratches to hilt and scabbard finish. Nicks and age stains to blade.
- U. S. MODEL 1850 SWORD, C. ROBYA
U. S. MODEL 1850 SWORD, C. ROBYA 19th century U. S. Model 1850 Foot Officer's Sword by Christopher Roby and double ring leather Scabbard. Steel blade with vine engraving, "U. S." at one side, "A" enclosing "E Pluribus Unum" on the other, also a banner engraved "C. Roby Co., W. Chelmsford, Mass.", having a pierced foliate guard and wire wrapped handle, possibly sharkskin. Together with a brown leather scabbard, unmarked. The blade is discolored in several places and shows wear, as does the handle. The leather scabbard is cracked, flaking, and separating from the brass tip. Blade 30" long, 36 3/4" long overall in the scabbard. ESTIMATE $400-600
Condition:
The blade is discolored in several places and shows wear, as does the handle. The leather scabbard is cracked, flaking, and separating from the brass tip.
- US MODEL 1840 NON-COMMISSIONED
US MODEL 1840 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SWORD W/SCABBARD: Marked C. Roby, verso US 1863, see photos for condition.
- CHRISTOPHER ROBY MODEL 1860 CAVALRY
CHRISTOPHER ROBY MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER The ricasso marked "U. S. / 1865 / A.G.M." on the right and C. ROBY / CHELMSFORD / MASS", 34-1/2 in. curved blade, brass guard and pommel, wooden grip with twisted wire wrap; iron scabbard with two suspension rings.
- MODEL 1860 CALVARY SWORD: Marked
MODEL 1860 CALVARY SWORD: Marked C. Roby, Chelmsford, MA, verso US 1865 A.G.M., sold with scabbard, as is condition.
- CHRISTOPHER ROBY MODEL 1860 CAVALRY
CHRISTOPHER ROBY MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER The ricasso marked "U. S. / 1864 / A.G.M." on the right and C. ROBY / CHELMSFORD / MASS", 34-1/2 in. curved blade, brass guard and pommel, wooden grip with twisted wire wrap; iron scabbard with two suspension rings.
- U.S. MODEL 1840 ROBY NCO SWORD
U.S. MODEL 1840 ROBY NCO SWORD AND SCABBARD United StatesC. 1864Brass hilt, ricasso marked "U.S/1864/A.G.M." on one side and "C.ROBY/W. CHELMSFORD/MASS" on the other, and a black leather scabbard with a brass throat and drag.
- Model 1860 Cavalry Saber by Roby
Model 1860 Cavalry Saber by Roby 34.5" blade. Marked at the ricasso C. Roby;?reverse dated 1865.? Leather and brass wire wrapped handle.? Brass pommel and knuckle bow.? Metal scabbard. Condition: Excellent.
- Civil War Type 3 C Roby Officer's
Civil War Type 3 C Roby Officer's Dress Saber .34.5" blade length with single fuller.? Blade has etched panels of military motifs.? An etched panel near the ricasso C. Roby W. Chelmsford Mass. Brass three-fingered hilt with designs chased on both sides of the hilt. Brass pommel with chased leaves.?Shagreen and gilt brass wire wrapped handle. Nickel-plated scabbard with?engraved and?chased brass bands. Illustrated?in Thillmann Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers (2001:?315). Condition: Blade has been cleaned and the scabbard has been polished.
- Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry
Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Roby 34.75" blade marked at ricasso U.S. and dated 1865 on the reverse. Marked C. Roby.? Leather and brass wire-wrapped handle metal scabbard. Condition: Blade and scabbard have a nice dark brown patina. Brass with nice patina and wrapping is excellent.
- Sword cane with sterling trim;
Sword cane with sterling trim; wooden shaft with burled handle, sterling embossed ferrule above blade, triangular hand forged knife blade. 37"H. Good condition, missing tip and band on handle.
- Civil War sabre; 1865 Union cavalry
Civil War sabre; 1865 Union cavalry sword from Christopher Roby Armory in Mass., leather grip with wire wrap, metal scabbard. Overall 42'L. Mfg., date, and inspector I.D. stamped on blade. Good condition, uniform wear on all surfaces.
- MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER. Marked
MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER. Marked for C. Roby and dated 1865 on the ricasso 34 3/4'' blade brass guard wire-wrapped grip metal scabbard. Plating on the scabbard mostly present bent wires on the grip.
- CIVIL WAR SWORD US Model 1840,
CIVIL WAR SWORD US Model 1840, dated 1863, maker's mark for Christopher Roby, Chelmsford, MA. Brass 'D' hilt with double shell guards and simulated wire wrapped grip. 31 3/4” straight broad fullered blade. 38 1/2" overall. No scabbard. Some corrosion.
- BRITISH OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARDBritish
BRITISH OFFICER'S SWORD AND SCABBARDBritish officer's sword and scabbard, the hand guard with pierced crown over VR, shagreen grip, the ricasso with star of David and Proof stamp, opposing side inscribed Robt Mole & Sons Makers Birmingham , 32" blade.
Condition:
Some pitting to scabbard.
- IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR C. ROBY 1860
IDENTIFIED CIVIL WAR C. ROBY 1860 CAVALRY SWORD: Nice crisp markings C. Roby W. Chelmsford Mass on ricasso, US 1864 ADK verso. Identified by family to Giles Norton of the 24th Cavalry New York. Norton died in service, unknown cause of death. 34 3/4'' blade has mirror bright finish with minor areas of age spots, scratches and flea bit chips. Pommel and guard have nice age patina, original leather and wire are excellent. Original metal scabbard with no dents or dings. The 24th Cavalry was mustered in January 1864 and saw service from the Battle of the Wilderness to Appomattox Courthouse.CONDITION: Note areas of minor areas of age spots, scratches, almost unnoticed chips to cutting edge. Leather show minor rub areas, scabbard shows age color.
- US Civil War Model 1840 Light Artillery
US Civil War Model 1840 Light Artillery Sword by C. Roby & Co. 31.25" curved blade with single fuller.? Marked at ricasso C. Roby.?Metal scabbard. Condition: Very good.
- US 1860 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD
US 1860 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD BY C. ROBY, DATED 1863...A very fine 1860 Roby cavalry saber, in its original scabbard, with a beautiful leather and wire wrapped grip. The saber is complete and original, but may have been arsenal refurbished after the Civil War, as the guard has been nickel plated, as has the scabbard, although the blade is well marked and very clean steel. The pommel is marked “M” on the top. The blade has C. Roby, Chelmsford Mass. on one side, and AGM, US, 1863 on the other. The scabbard drag has AGM and the number 3. Other than the nickel plating, this is a perfect example of the 1860 cavalry saber. Dimensions: 42.5 inches long overall, with the blade being 35 inches long. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $55.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance.
Condition:
Excellent overall. The grip leather shows very minor wear. The grip wire is 100% intact. The blade is clean and nice, with two tiny fleabite nicks to the cutting edge. The scabbard is excellent and clean. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
- Civil War Model 1860 Cavalry Sword
Civil War Model 1860 Cavalry Sword by C. Roby with One-Line Address 34.75" blade with single fuller. Marked at ricasso C. Roby.? Leather and brass wire wrapped handle.? Brass guard and pommel.? Metal scabbard. Condition: Very good.
- A CIVIL WAR ERA 1840 NCO OFFICER'S
A CIVIL WAR ERA 1840 NCO OFFICER'S SWORD A Civil War Era 1840 NCO officer's sword, maker: C. Roby, Chelsmford , MA, a brass knob pommel, a gilt brass wrapped wire grip and a brass clam shell guard, the blade dated I.S.1863 F.S.S., a black leather scabbard with brass throat and toe, 39.5"l, accompanied by a letter
- Lot of Assorted Antique Swords.
Lot of Assorted Antique Swords. 'As Found.'Includes a Ridaback N.Y. sword and scabbard - plaque on the scabbard ''Presented to M.E. Reidy by the members of the Co. D 69th N.G.N.Y. March 27th 1914''; an early Indonesian Kris with possible gold inlay on the blade; a probably Syrian short sword; and a gold inlaid cane sword marked Toledo. From a Larchmont NY estate. Dimensions: Longest: 41.4'' long & Shortest: 22'' L Condition: Scabbard to Syrian short sword is rough; bane and silver hilt to Kris - as is; fancy sterling cap to walking stick sword - as is.
- Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
- SWORD. England mid 19th century.
SWORD. England mid 19th century. Officer's sword with engraved blade with blueing and gilt accents marked ''Reeves & Co.'' Brass hilt has spring loaded guard with ''VR'' and shagreen grip. 37''l.
- Bowie Knife by Joseph Rodgers 5''
Bowie Knife by Joseph Rodgers 5'' spear point blade with German silver corn cob-shaped handle. Leather sheath with German silver tip and throat. Marked on the flat at ricasso Joseph Rodeers Sheffield England. Circa after 1890. Condition: Excellent.
- CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE BY "C.
CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABRE BY "C. ROBY", WESTCHELMSFORD, MA, U.S., 1864, "A.G.M." ORIGINAL STEEL SCABBARD, BRASS LEATHER WRAPPED HANDLE WITH BASKET HILT. 41 1/2" LONG, 34 1/2" BLADE.
- A ceremonial dress sword with pierced
A ceremonial dress sword with pierced brass hilt and shagreen handle, the brass sheath for the same, 99cm long and two decorative swords by Wilkinson Swords Ltd.
- SWORD. Model 1860 heavy cavalry
SWORD. Model 1860 heavy cavalry saber with blade marked ''Henry Boker Solingen'' (Germany) New York City outfitter. Brass guard replaced leather grip. Steel scabbard with hanger. 42 1/2''l. overall.
- Japanese Samurai sword with dragon
Japanese Samurai sword with dragon decorated tsuka and ebonized wood sheath. 40.5"l.
- SWORD. American or English 2nd
SWORD. American or English 2nd half-18th century. Officer's short sword with unmarked blade ivory or bone ribbed grip and a brass stirrup shaped guard. Wear age split in grip. 31''l.
- 2 Samurai Swords with Sheaths.
2 Samurai Swords with Sheaths. From a New Rochelle estate.
- A "BOB SKY" DOUBLE EDGED KNIFE
A "BOB SKY" DOUBLE EDGED KNIFE BY ROBERT HAJOVSKY, SCOTLAND, TEXAS A "Bob Sky" double edged knife by Robert Hajovsky, Scotland, Texas, a hardwood handle with decorative silver nail bosses, a nickel silver guard and sub-hilt, 5.5" blade, overall 8"l.
- English officer's sword marked
English officer's sword marked ''W. Jones & Co.'' late 19th century with brass basket hilt incorporating crown and ''VR;'' etched rapier style blade; 37 1/2 in. L. overall Estimate $ 100-200 General light wear. The blade with thin brown corrosion.
- CEREMONIAL SWORDCeremonial Sword
CEREMONIAL SWORDCeremonial Sword
- SWORD. Russo-Japan or World War
SWORD. Russo-Japan or World War II era Japanese officer's sword. Hilt appears shellacked. Metal scabbard 35''l. overall.
- Leather sheathed Samurai sword
Leather sheathed Samurai sword with a shagreen and leather grip pierced metal tsuba and polished steel blade. 39.5"l.
- THREE MID-LATE 19TH CENTURY CAVALRY
THREE MID-LATE 19TH CENTURY CAVALRY SABERS Group of three mid 19th century sabers of the type used in the American Civil war and Indian Wars, comprising a C. Roby U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber, marked to ricasso 'C. Roby W. Chelmsford Mass,' on one side and 'US 1865 A.G.M;' to the other, with the typical curved blade and wooden grip with brass counterguard; a German saber with a crowned head mark, likely Weyersberg, with full leather wrapped guard and grip as well as a leather scabbard; and a European saber with an engraved blade and scabbard, having no apparent marks. Approx. C. Roby blade l. 35". overall l. 41".