A few examples of appraisal values for
C ROBY SWORD

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• MODEL 1860 CALVARY SWORD: Marked C.
  MODEL 1860 CALVARY SWORD: Marked C. Roby, Chelmsford, MA, verso US 1865 A.G.M., sold with scabbard, as is condition.
• US MODEL 1840 NON-COMMISSIONED
  US MODEL 1840 NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER SWORD W/SCABBARD: Marked C. Roby, verso US 1863, see photos for condition.
• 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.
• 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 Cavalry
  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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Lot of Assorted Antique Swords. 'As
  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.
• Civil War Model 1860 Light
  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.
• A CIVIL WAR ERA 1840 NCO
  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
• US Civil War Model 1840 Light
  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.
• CROOK SWORD CANECa. 1900- A natural
  CROOK SWORD CANECa. 1900- A natural branch hardwood crook cane with push and pull locking mechanism which reveals a 19 1/2" uniquely shaped eight sided blade and a metal ferrule. O.L.- 35"
• A (LOT OF 2) FANTASY CELTIC STYLE
  A (LOT OF 2) FANTASY CELTIC STYLE SWORDS, INCLUDING A CELTIC CORUBAT SWORD BY POTTER SWORDS A (lot of 2) Fantasy Celtic style swords, including a Celtic Corubat sword by Potter Swords, the hilt inscribed "Tanto Monta," 47.5"l and a Ritter Steel Celtic Combat Sword housed in a leather sheath, 27"l
• Gold and jeweled Kris ,
  Gold and jeweled Kris , Indonesian short sword with Damascus watered steel blade, jeweled handle mounts and top of scabbard, ruby and sapphire cabochons transparent to semi-opaque, some with chatoyance (shimmers like the eyes of a cat), top of figured wood scabbard ivory, gold on handle and scabbard test to be 18 kt., silver tests .900 or better, 19th century, 29-1/2 in. including scabbard. Lacking one ruby, one small faceted emerald possibly a replacement, chips and losses to wooden elements, some elements loose. Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
• CEREMONIAL SWORD, BY THE M.C.
  CEREMONIAL SWORD, BY THE M.C. LILLEY & CO. 39" sword, 33 ¼" sheath, 41 ¾" x 6 ?" leather holder Crusade themed sword with sheath and leather case. Finial of a knight's head attached to walrus tusk handle decorated with a monogram under crown and a cross in black pigment. Fancy blade has elaborate etched and gilt designs of scrolling floral patterns with crowns and crosses, battles, knights, and the owners name, Frederich G. Widany. Scabbard displays noble imagery with enameling. Offered in custom made leather case.
• 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.
• 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.
• A SPANISH COLONIAL SWORD THE
  A SPANISH COLONIAL SWORD THE CURVY KRIS FORM BLADE A Spanish Colonial sword, the curvy kris form blade fitted with a wire wrapped grip and a clam shell guard 18"l
• 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.
• US 1860 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD BY
  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.
• A ROYAL NAVY OFFICER'S DRESS
  A ROYAL NAVY OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD with a slightly curved clipped-back blade, frosted etched with crown and Royal Arms, copper and gilt guard with lions head pommel, copper and wire-bound white sharkskin grip, in a leather scabbard with gilt mounts, 93cm long; and another Royal Navy officer's sword (2)
• 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.
• BRITISH OFFICER'S SWORD AND
  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.
• SWORD. England mid 19th
  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.
• Fencing Sword 34" blade with
  Fencing Sword 34" blade with rounded point.?Cupped-style hilt.?Metal scabbard. Condition: _
• A German Wurttemberg infantry
  A German Wurttemberg infantry officers sword the pommel with cypher for King Karl the guard with Royal coat of arms 39in. Estimate ?200-300 By repute the sword was the property of a Liverpool-Glasgow salvage association driver at the port Bannatyne midget submarine base. At the end of the war he was seconded to the navy with the rank of Lieutenant to assist with decommissioning German submarines. The sword was found in one of the cabins. Yes there is a scabbard. FURTHER IMAGES ALREADY AVAILABLE AT WWW.GORRINGES.CO.UK Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?340
• METAMORPHIC COBRA HEAD SWORD
  METAMORPHIC COBRA HEAD SWORD WALKING STICK20th Century. The red painted metal shaft concealing a steel sword, the handhold cast in bronze as a flared cobra head with glass inset eyes. Length 34 in. (Cond: some paint loose to shaft)
• TWO LODGE SWORDS. American
  TWO LODGE SWORDS. American early 20th century. Marked on the blades for M.C. Lilley & Co. Columbus Ohio. Ceremonial Rose Croix swords with brass fittings and ornate brass scabbards knight helmet pommels with dragons and ivory grips with incised initials. Both have etched blades with battle scenes and names. Blued recesses with ''Stuart R. Bolin'' and gold recesses with ''Andrew R. Bolin''. Sword covers of suede and leather the latter with Andrew Bolin's name. Imperfections. 39''l. overall. Both blade edges have wear pommels are loose one scabbard has deteriorated surface from suede cover. Both covers are damaged.
• 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.
• BRITISH P1897 GEORGE V CYPHER SWORD
  BRITISH P1897 GEORGE V CYPHER SWORD & SCABBARDBritish pattern 1897 infantry officer's sword, c.1910-1930, no maker's mark, the 32.25" fullered blade embellished with engraving including the royal cypher of King George V, a crown over the British Royal coat of arms and scrolled designs, the right ricasso marked "Proved" within a six point star, the left ricasso unmarked, the spine marked 3072 and the underside of the spine with a "B," the pierced basket guard with George V cypher, a wire-wrapped sharkskin handle with buttoned pommel, housed in a brown leather covered scabbard, overall with scabbard: approx 39.75"l, 2.5lbs **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**