^Lot 3359 MID 19th CENTURY ARTILLERY SHORTSWORD WITH

POSSIBLE CONFEDERATE ASSOCIATION. This sword was purchased by the consignor from a Central North Carolina estate and dates from the mid-1800s. It is possible that it saw use during the Civil War but is not a known production pattern from the South. Overall length: 24 1/2". Blade length: 19 3/4". Plain blade with a 5 1/4" false edge. Plain brass hilt with a simple crossguard featuring an upturned quillon on one end with a downturned quillon on the other. Solid brass bird effigy pommel & grip. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has an overall dark patina with visible forging flaws & minor pitting. Hilt has a pleasing mustard patina. (02-20061/BF). $800-1,200.