Antique Fine Art, Arms&Armor, Sept. 21st 2024
Lot 4047A:
Rare Early Silver Hilt American Eagle Head Sword of a Confederate Navy Captain "Raphael Semmes". An important Historic saber, attributed to a Confederate navy captain Raphael Semmes at his earlier military carrier, having a Louisiana Pelican to one side of the langet, the other side with finely engraved attribution showing partial age wear. Fluted bone grip set by nice silver mounts with an early type American Eagle pommel. Long curved blade with large fuller, inlaid with large silver CS letters, most likely during his later service at the Civil War. Fare condition with heavy patina and wear overall consistent with the age, silver mounts have been cleaned over the years. ~~~ Raphael Semmes (September 27, 1809 – August 30, 1877) was an officer in the Confederate navy during the American Civil War. Prior to this, he had been a serving officer in the United States Navy from 1826 through 1860.During the American Civil War, Semmes was captain of the cruiser CSS Alabama, the most successful commerce raider in maritime history, taking 65 prizes. Late in the war, he was promoted to rear admiral and also acted briefly as a brigadier general in the Confederate States Army. His appointment, or arrangement to act, as a temporary brigadier general from April 5, 1865 to April 26, 1865 was never submitted to or officially confirmed by the Confederate Senate. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 42 1/4", Blade length : 34 3/4". PLEASE VIEW MORE DETAILED CLOSEUP IMAGES BY VISITING OUR WEBSITE Sofedesignauctions.com THANK YOU ! ~ Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected].***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE DESIGN AUCTIONS does not give refunds based on condition.SOFE DESIGN AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES.PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: $25 and up depending on items.IN-HOUSE Available shipping is within the US and Canada for small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WONT ship items in glass frames. After paying for your invoice please call us at 469-268-1177 or email us at [email protected] to request a shipping quote. SOFE will ship items FULLY insured using THE UPS services, unless the buyer declines insurance in writing. SOFE wont ship via USPS as we find their services slow and unreliable.We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.
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