A few examples of appraisal values for
SWORD US AND 1863

• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Civil War line officer's sword with brass ''US'' guard and shagreen grip. Leather scabbard 37''l. overall.
• AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SWORD
  AMERICAN CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SWORD United States,1861-1865Finely shaped guard with metal braiding over the handle. Blade is unmarked.
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Civil War era officer's sword. Eagle etched blade marked ''Wm. Read & Sons Boston Mass.'' Brass and white metal handle with American armorial decorations. Engraved brass scabbard (dent). 38''l.
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Etched blade with ''US'' and eagle marked ''Schuyler Hartley & Graham New York'' and ''Clauberg Solingen''. Brass guard and shagreen grip. Steel scabbard has dents. 38 1/2''l. According to consignor information this sword belonged to Lieutenant Alfred H. Rice of the 72nd Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. Included with the sword are Civil War era family letters and copies of his pension papers.
• TOLEDO '1866' SWORDToledo '1866'
  TOLEDO '1866' SWORDToledo '1866' Sword
• SWORD. American 2nd
  SWORD. American 2nd quarter-19th century. Etched blade brass guard with American eagle and mother-of-pearl hilt. With brass scabbard and chain. 37 1/2''l. overall. Reputedly carried in the Civil War by William Lohaman from Pittsburgh originally from Annapolis occupation brewer.
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Civil War era officer's sword with etched blade marked ''Ames Sword Co. Chicopee Mass.'' Brass guard featuring American eagles and shagreen grip. Spring loaded guard is damaged. With metal scabbard 38''l. overall.
• United States Model 1860 field
  United States Model 1860 field and staff officer's sword and scabbard 3rd quarter 19th century the sword with unadorned and unmarked blade with gilt brass hilt and clamshell guard 37 1/4 in. L.; steel scabbard with gilt brass mounts 33 in. L. Estimate $ 300-400
• THREE US MILITARY SWORDS, 1872,
  THREE US MILITARY SWORDS, 1872, 1902, & 1906 Three US military swords comprising, a Springfield National Armory, 1872 pattern, Peterson #86 Indian Wars officer?s dress sabre, having a gilded hilt with a leafed cap, shield and leafed wreath on the pommel, a shagreen grip, and eagle and 13 stars guard stamped s. w. p., with a floral and figural embellished blade; a named Iver Johnson Co. (American), model 1902 officer?s dress sword with scabbard, the blade decorated with etched florals and patriotic symbols including cannons and flags, inscribed for William Montgomery; and an Ames (American), model 1906 officer?s sabre, with steel hilt, leather grip with wire wrapping, and chromed blade stamped with the markings "A. S. Co.," for the Ames Sword company, a flaming bomb, and "1906" on one side of the ricasso, and "US/J. H. C", 27 and g64 on the other, the JHC likely indicates the inspector who approved the sword. Approximate measurements: First, blade l. 33. 75", overall l. 39'; second, blade l. 29. 75", overall l. 35. 25", in scabbard l. 36. 75"; third, blade l. 35", overall l. 41".
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Diplomatic Corps sword with trefoil blade with brass hilt featuring an American eagle. Restored leather scabbard. 34''l.
• American Civil War sword 1860
  American Civil War sword 1860 with a brass basket and original scabbard. 44''l.
• 1847 U.S. artillery short sword, Am
  1847 U.S. artillery short sword, Am
• Civil War Era Sword model 1850 US
  Civil War Era Sword model 1850 US foot officer's sword, engraved blade marked "US" with spread eagle and "E Pluribus Unum," hallmarked with oval cartouche and "R" below a crown and shield cartouche with "S", 31-3/4 in. blade; brass-mounted metal scabbard with "XIIV"(?) on throat, 38-1/2 in. total length,
• SWORD. American or European
  SWORD. American or European 19th century. Naval cutlass with brass guard and iron grip. With worn leather scabbard. 29 1/2''l. overall.
• 19th Century Officer's Sword
  19th Century Officer's Sword American, first quarter 19th century, War of 1812 era, bone grips, eagle-head pommel, blade with extensive engraving with eagle, E Pluribus Unum and liberty cap, gilt highlights, blade 32-1/2 in., overall 38 in., scabbard with brass mounts,
• Officer's Sword American, first
  Officer's Sword American, first quarter 19th century, War of 1812 era, eagle pommel and pierced guard, ribbed bone grip, blade marked at ricasso "G", blade engraving includes eagle, E Pluribus Unum, Liberty cap, American flag, marked faintly on one side of blade "Wells & Co.", other side marked "New York", 33-1/4 in.,
• Model 1850 US Foot Officer's
  Model 1850 US Foot Officer's Sword engraved blade with "US" and stand-of-arms with drums, openwork brass guard with scrolls and vines, 31-1/4 in. blade, 37 in. total length,
• American officer's sword
  American officer's sword 1800-1825 with a brass eagle head and bone handle and a steel blade in a black stitched leather scabbard. 36"l.
• Model 1860 U.S. Staff and Field
  Model 1860 U.S. Staff and Field Officer's Sword American, late 19th century, ornate gilt brass guard with eagles, shield and stand of arms, double-edged blade marked "U.S. Armory Springfield, Mass", engraved eagle, "US", flags and stand of arms, 37 in. excluding nickel-plated scabbard with gilt brass tip,
• American officer's saber 1851
  American officer's saber 1851 with ebonized leather scabbard the blade with floral engravings U.S. and E Pluribus Unum. 37"l.
• THREE SWORDS. Civil War era with
  THREE SWORDS. Civil War era with Eagle on guard 35'' 1900 Staff sword marked 8693 on blade 35'' WKC sword with knight emblam on blade 34''. Two with scabbords.
• TWO SWORDS. American mid 19th
  TWO SWORDS. American mid 19th century. Detailed etched blade including ''Union'' ''Onward to Victory'' and a fort. Shagreen grip and brass guard with eagle head have wear. 37 3/4''l. And partially marked blade ''---Boston Mass.'' with leather grip (worn) brass guard with American eagle and stars and a steel scabbard. 36''l. overall.
• SWORD. American 1st
  SWORD. American 1st quarter-19th century. Brass handle with wire wrapping and urn pommel. Matching stamped marks on guard and leather scabbard ''67 E.I. 4''. Scabbard damaged. 32 1/2''l. overall.
• 1862 CIVIL WAR SWORDlight or
  1862 CIVIL WAR SWORDlight or horse artillery officer's saber with scabbard, possibly Ames. Marked "US LD 1862" below the hilt and "EHF" on scabbard drag. 39 1/8" long in case, blade: 32 1/4" long. Oxidation to metal of sword and scabbard, wear to leather on handle.Provenance: Property from a Fairfield County Estate. Condition: Auction buying is wholesale and not the same as retail store or retail internet buying. There are no returns based on condition. Our auction items are mostly vintage, mostly from estates, and are not in perfect condition. The items are sold "as is", and we are acting as agents, not as principals. Accordingly, prospective buyers are entirely responsible for determining the physical condition of lots prior to and as a condition to bidding. Bidders are obligated to determine their level of interest in and value of the items based solely on their own review. To assist prospective bidders in this endeavor, we offer in person open-house preview days prior to the auction, and also provide written condition reports in response to emailed requests submitted to condition@woodburyauction.com at least two days prior to the auction. The printed catalog lot information is a best efforts presentation of our opinion, rendered on a time-sensitive schedule, and is provided for guidance only, without legal obligation, and does not constitute a "statement of fact". The absence of condition statements in a lot catalog entry does not mean that the item is in perfect condition or is without defects. Please understand that our duty is to present the items fairly for bidder consideration and that the bidder's duty is to make independent investigation of the condition of items before bidding.
• 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.
• U.S. officer's sword 19th c. with a
  U.S. officer's sword 19th c. with a brass guard. As found. 34.25"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.
• PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. MODEL 1860
  PROVIDENCE TOOL CO. MODEL 1860 CIVIL WAR SABER United States,1862Providence Tool Co. produced 10,434 Swords for the U.S Government of which only 5000 was date marked, this saber was owned by Captain Charles Fenton, 21st Connecticut Volunteers, Infantry.
• Civil War Era US Artillery Sword
  Civil War Era US Artillery Sword blade marked "DR 1863" (inspector mark for David Rice), stamped on guard "33", brass guard with fine old patina, original grip and wire, guard marked "33", 32-1/4 in. blade; metal scabbard, 39-1/2 in. total length,
• MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD
  MODEL 1860 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD. Marked with a crowned head on the ricasso ''US'' and eagle engraved on the blade brass guard with eagle wire-wrapped grip and nickel-plated scabbard with engraved eagle. 31 1/4''l. blade. Nicks to the sharpened edge of the blade dents to the scabbard.
• Mansfield & Lamb U.S. Model 1860
  Mansfield & Lamb U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber together with a European artillery sword both with scabbards. ?
• US INFANTRY SWORD 1870-1900 Small
  US INFANTRY SWORD 1870-1900 Small rapier blade, engraved with US. Guard light metal with hinged palm. Wire bound leather grip. White metal scabbard with brass trim.
• SWORD. American mid 19th century.
  SWORD. American mid 19th century. Model 1850 staff & field officer's sword with etched blade marked ''Hunt & Goodwin'' (Washington D.C.) Brass hilt with ''US'' and engraved American shield. Shagreen grip. With metal scabbard 39 1/2''l. overall.
• CIVIL WAR ERA SWORD. Germany
  CIVIL WAR ERA SWORD. Germany mid 19th century. Etched blade with ''US'' marked by the maker ''W. Clauberg Solingen'' and the outfitters ''H. Folsom & Co St. Louis''. Brass guard with ''US'' and wire wrapped shagreen grip. Steel scabbard. 39 1/2''l. overall.
• US M1850 STAFF AND FIELD
  US M1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD US Model 1850 staff and field officer's sword, having a shagreen covered grip with wrapped wire, etched blade with florals, a large' US', flags, a cannon, a large banner with "e pluribus unum," sword, apparently unmarked, with a scabbard. Approximate measurements: blade l. . 30. 75" overall l. 36. 5" overall with scabbard l. 37"
• U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light
  U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword 33'' blade with three-branch brass guard. This sword was known as the ''wrist breaker.'' Condition: Very good.