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Lot 1211:E.J. Johnston Attributed Confederate Foot Officers Sword

September 8th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1211:E.J. Johnston Attributed Confederate Foot Officers Sword

September 8th, 2018|Rock Island, IL
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E.J. Johnston Attributed Confederate Foot Officers Sword with Scabbard

Produced without maker's marks, this sword is attributed as the product of E.J. Johnston & Company. Operating out of Macon, Georgia, the exact range of operation of the firm is unknown; they were noted in 1862 as being capable of producing 150+ swords a week, and Macon itself fell to the Union in April of 1865. Measuring 35 1/2 inches overall, this sword is fitted with an unmarked 29 3/4 inch single fuller blade, fitted with a ribbed hardwood grip and a cast brass guard and pommel. Overall configuration is closely patterned after the antebellum U.S. Foot Officer sword, with floral and vine motifs in the brass. With a brass-fitted brown leather scabbard, marked "66" on the rear of the tip.

ConditionVery good. The blade shows a mixed brown and gray patina, with scattered mostly shallow pitting and handling marks. The guard is dented on the right side of the bow, with a number of voids and casting irregularities in the brass, and the grip retains no trace of wire or wrapping material. The restored leather scabbard shows some scuffing, and repainting, with the brass well aged and showing mild dings and wear.
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Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2379
Catalog page96
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