$17,220
Leech and Rigdon Staff and Field Officer's Sword Identified to Lieutenant Walter C. Corley, 47th Georgia Infantry Regiment, c. 1863-65, brass hilt with foliate designs and a floating "CS," wire-wrapped leather grip, etched steel blade with foliate designs, panoply of arms, "DEO/VINDICE" on one side, "Lieut. W.C. CORLEY/CO B 47th GA. Regt" on the other, numbered "175" on the ricasso, and a steel scabbard with brass fittings, blade lg. 30, overall lg. 35 1/2 in. Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio. Note: Walter Corley enlisted in 1862 and was a Sergeant in B company until promoted to Second Lieutenant in 1863. Estimate $10,000-15,000 In overall very good condition, blade has some patina but etching is very visible, scabbard has a small dent half way between the middle band and the drag. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2017-10-26
