These include a sword given to Ulysses S. Early in his career, while establishing his reputation for the small and large-scale figural works that made him the most famous American sculptor of the Civil War era, Ward created models for a variety of decorative items and executed at least five important commissions for the design of presentation arms.
MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.The beautifully conceived hilt of this sword was previously unrecognized as made from models created by the artist John Quincy Adams Ward (1830–1910) and appears to be the only complete hilt of this design to survive.
THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE, Purchase accompanied by a brief amount of research material. Further research certainly a possibility. Conflicting information states that he was made Acting Assistant Paymaster on 2/7/65 and mustered out on 11/21/65. Martin, residence not listed, enlisted on as a P.M. The scabbard is back seamed leather with sheet brass mounts and knotted rope ring bands. The reverse has a geometric design, crossed dolphins, A federal eagle with stars and a rope running through grape leaves. Chelmsford / Mass., a tall fouled anchor, grape leaf design, the 5 inch presentation: “Paymaster George E. It has the USN ribbon, a dolphin quillon and a dolphin connecting the knuckle bow to the pommel. The guard is also regulation pattern with deep and precise casting. The grip is fine sharkskin that Roby bleached white. The pommel has the standard design but an unusual eagle, stippled background and a stippled pien on the tang. It is a standard regulation pattern with subtle Roby characteristics. This blade presentation example is the only one encountered by a pre-eminent sword collector in his 50+ years of collecting. Roby Naval officer swords are certainly not common. Year: Civil War Model: M1852 Navy Officer Size: 28.75 inch blade
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