Sold for:
$4,200
$4,200
Fifth New York Duryee Zouaves Non-regulation Officer's Sword, c. 1861, German silver hilt with dark gray shagreen grip, brass wire wrap, engraved steel blade is marked with Solingen , a sitting squirrel in an oval circle, Eickhorn , panoply of arms, and FABRICA DE TOLEDO , scabbard is engraved: Presented to Lieut. Jos. S. York 5th New York S.V. "Duryees Zouaves" by the members of the New York bar for gallant services at the battle of Big Bethel June 10th 1861 , blade lg. 34, overall lg. 40 1/4 in. Provenance: From the collection of W. Scott Ferriss.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-11-02
