Confederate Artillery Short-sword and Scabbard by W.J. McElroy

Description:

Confederate Artillery Short-sword and Scabbard by W.J. McElroy, c. 1861-65, brass hilt with steel gladiator-style blade, wooden scabbard with steel throat and drag, blade lg. 18, overall lg. 26 in.

Provenance: From the collection of W. Scott Ferriss.
Estimate $3,500-4,000

Brass hilt is uncleaned with nice brown patina, blade has some pitting on the first six inches of the tip.


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