Confederate Agrider H. Dufilho Staff & Field Officer's Sword with broken blade. New Orleans, Louisiana.
Sale 964 - The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
Nov 12, 2021
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$4,000 -
$6,000
Sold for $15,000
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Confederate Agrider H. Dufilho Staff & Field Officer's Sword with broken blade. New Orleans, Louisiana.
18 3/8 in. overall length (of the original 30 in. blade). The blade is not etched and has an unstopped fuller. The maker’s name and address, “DUFILHO N. ORLEANS,” is stamped on the blade in the fuller 3 1/2 in. above the guard. At the point of the break the edge is uneven with a small flange like protrusion thus giving the appearance that the blade was snapped. Sword with an unpierced counter guard and high relief “C.S.” separated by the Louisiana pelican coat of arms. The leather wrap grip with twisted wire is intact and untouched (only minor wear). The two piece pommel cap has a cast decoration of laurel leaves. A 15 in. section remains of the original scabbard with brass fittings. A rare Confederate sword.
The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca
Condition Report
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email conditionreports@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.