Brigadier General John H. Winder's Presentation Sword

[Mike Serpa]

CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE STAFF & FIELD OFFICER'S SWORD PRESENTED TO BRIGADIER GENERAL JOHN H. WINDER IN RICHMOND JULY 15, 1864.... The sword was described in an article in the Richmond Daily Dispatch dated 23 July 1863 (a copy of which accompanies the sword) entitled "Beautiful Work Of Art": "We were shown yesterday a sword to be presented to Gen. John Winder, the blade of which is ornamented in a superior style of art. On one side is a design composed of scroll work relieved by fruit and flowers most gracefully and artistically arranged, and on the reverse is the inscription, "To Gen. J. H. Winder, from his friends, Richmond, July 15, 1864". Underneath are the flags of the Confederacy and Maryland, with appropriate designs. It is the work of Mr. Harry A. McArdle, a young artist who is engaged as draughtsman in one of the departments in this city"....

Item did not sell. More text and photos-
http://historical.ha.com/itm/milita...h-winder-in-richmond-july-15-18/a/674-72244.s

Bonus photo!
General John H. Winder Carte de Visite and Clipped Signature.

Sold for: $2,250.00
http://historical.ha.com/itm/autogr...e-visite-and-clipped-signature/a/6118-49127.s

 

[rhettbutler1865]

Nice sword! It didn't sell? Ahh, now I know why...(Heritage auctions--beware!)

 

[John Winn]

My great grandfather was a chaplain at Winder hospital in Richmond which was named after the general. Not sure I'd seen a picture of him before. Thanks !

 

[Mike Serpa]

Nice sword! It didn't sell? Ahh, now I know why...(Heritage auctions--beware!)

Maybe the reserve price was too price high. They have so many nice photos not available elsewhere.

 

[rhettbutler1865]

Maybe the reserve price was too price high. They have so many nice photos not available elsewhere.

I apologize wholeheartedly! I had the wrong company...Sorry, there was another auction company (not Heritage) that sent me a fake Confederate sword....took me almost a year to get my money back. Again,my apologies.

 

[Mike Serpa]

I apologize wholeheartedly! I had the wrong company...Sorry, there was another auction company (not Heritage) that sent me a fake Confederate sword....took me almost a year to get my money back. Again,my apologies.

I was not offended. Nice that you apologized for the sake of Heritage Auctions!

 

[CW Watch & Sword Guy]

A very impressive piece of workmanship. What should the item have sold for?

 

[Mike Serpa]

A very impressive piece of workmanship. What should the item have sold for?

I wouldn't even pretend to know.