Fall 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
Auction Concluded!
UNIQUE CIVIL WAR GOLD, SILVER & DIAMOND MOUNTED NEOCLASSICAL DESIGNED GENERAL OFFICER PRESENTATION GRADE SWORD
02-24205
42″ overall, 33″ highest grade damascus blade with gold highly detailed patriotic etched blade. This is maybe the highest grade Horstmann sword extant. Massive 8″ gold plated high relief neoclassical pierced scroll design hilt. The use of silver components contrast beautifully against the gold. Sculptured raised relief beaded silver grip design is en suite to large 2.5″ beaded border convex oval silver presentation plaque on folded down languet. An enchanting silver faced cherub quillon with diamond eyes with golden curled hair is unique to design. A large full figure spread wing eagle mounted on top of pommel. This was a very expensive sword during the war, most likely never sold by vendor and displayed for astonished viewers priced for an important presentation that never came as its price was very high. It was common to see entire companies or regiments of hundreds of subscribers make contributions to buy such a luxury item for a beloved commander. NON-GUN.
