Spring 2025 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
May 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2025
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
FINE REGULATION CONFEDERATE NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD, COURTNENT & TENNENT, CHARLESTON, SC
02-23355
This is a fine & original example of difficult Confederate pattern to find. 30.25″ blade stamped “COURTNEY & TENNET / CHARLESTON, SC” who imported swords from England where made by Robert Mole. Patriotic etched panels show cotton bolls, Confederate naval insignia of cross cannons over fluted anchor, and a Confederate first national flag over anchor. Blade is stamped “MOLE” on top edge.
The hilt on this sword is decorated in the basket with cotton and tobacco leaves surrounding an oval medallion with a fluted anchor superimposed over crossed cannons. Sharkskin grip is wrapped with triple wire protected by a backstrap representing a sea serpent or dolphin with a scaled back. This is a superior example of rare Confederate naval officer sword.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: letter of authenticity from Gary Hendershott, 2005: copy of catalog entry.
PROVENANCE: Gary Hendershott catalog 2005.
