Lot 549

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Description:

Model 1860 general army officer's Model 1860 dress sword and scabbard
Description:
30" straight double edged steel blade with gold etched stands of arms, vines & scrolls and the name in old english "Genl' Walter C. Stokes" on one side and "N.Y." and the maker "J.H. McKenney & Co. N.Y." on the other; gilt bronze cast hilt with cast & gilt D knuckleguard, cast gilt with beaded brass wire-wrapped grip, matching double shell guard with cast American eagle & stands of arms, matching acorn pommel. Nickel plated brass scabbard with three rings and drag of gilt steel.







Provenance: Included with sword

Other Notes: General Walter C Stokes was the New York National Guard Paymaster General from 1888 until 1891. His office as Paymaster General spanned the elected term of New York Governor David B. Hill. His National Guard position was a political appointment. General Stokes was a banker in civilian life. His country home "Woodside Hall" was in Cooperstown, New York.

    Condition:
  • Very Good to Excellant with even patina over all metal surfaces.


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March 26, 2011 10:00 AM EDT
West Columbia, SC, US

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