$31,200
Cased Model 1852 Presentation Sword by Bigelow Kennard & Co. and Other Objects Relating to Rear Admiral Frank Wildes, U.S.N. , c. 1901, 18kt gold hilt with a shield, the pommel has an eagle resting on rope, with thirteen stars in relief, the counter-guard is ornamented with oak leaf and acorn decorations, with U.S.N. , and a dolphin head quillon, grip is covered in white shagreen and wrapped with gold twisted wire, also adorned with gilt sword knot, steel blade marked GERMANY , with one side engraved Presented to Rear Admiral Frank Wildes by citizens of Boston in recognition of distinguished services as captain of the cruiser Boston at the battle of Manila Bay, May 1, 1898. , on the reverse side of the blade is engraved with the battle of Manila Bay, and the cruiser Boston in the middle of the scene, and Presented Dec. 17, 1901 , scabbard is black leather with the 18kt gold throat, middle band, and ornate drag, entwined between gold laurels, sword belt is blue broadcloth embroidered with gold metallic wire, 18kt gold belt plate and fittings, walnut case is fitted for sword, with two tabs to hole the belt, lined with red broadcloth and marked Bigelow Kennard & Co. in gold and a handwritten note dated 1902, also includes Wildes' two-star wool bunting flag flown at Pensacola Navy Yard, December 23rd, 1901, and image of Wildes from the day of the sword presentation, beaver chapeau bras in its tin case, one set of dress Rear Admiral's epaulettes in their tin case, two other pai Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-11-02
