Guns International #: 100824314
Seller's Inventory #: 102

Category - Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Collectibles - Civil War

Category
Edged Weapons Pre 1900
Collectibles - Civil War

CS Courtney and Tennant Charleston SC Cutlass

Description:
Salty Dog CS Cutlass that saw the elephant for an affordable price.  This edged weapon is a rare, original, contract naval cutlass manufactured by the Robert Mole & Co., an old and established sword-making firm in Birmingham, England. Mole was an exporter who supplied military goods and swords to the Confederate central government through the importer Courtney & Tennant of Charleston, SC. In addition to Courtney & Tennant cavalry sabers, Mole also produced naval cutlasses for the Confederacy. George B. Tennant of the firm was the main buyer of anything used by the C. S. Navy from naval heavy cannon to the china used on board ship. These cutlasses were identical to the sabers having a heavy, two-branch guard and black, checkered leather two-piece grips.
The cutlass blade is 20” long, double-edged, 1¾” wide at the grip and has a single, tapering fuller on each flat. They are similar in appearance to the old M1832 arty sword patterned after the Roman Gladiator sword. Also, the maker’s mark “MOLE” is stamped on the blade back while the obverse ricasso bears “Courtney & Tennant / Charleston SC.”  stamped within a rectangle. Entire blade has an even chocolate patina with some light pitting. Brass has an uncleaned patina. Leather grips have a lot of wear on one side other side is a lot better. Edge has flea bites. This one was there. No doubt about that.

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