Schuyler, Hartley & Graham Retailed Clauberg Non-Regulation Staff & Field Officer's Sword of Capt. John Strowbridge - 158th NY Inf.
American Civil War
31.25" slightly curved single-edged spear point blade with a 20.5" stopped median fuller. Blade 1.1" wide at ricasso, overall length 37". Hilt 5.25" in length with a pierced brass guard featuring a spread-winged eagle, brass backstrap and pommel cap. Grooved wood grip with shagreen cover and double strands of twisted wire. Blade etched SCHUYLER, HARTLEY/ & GRAHAM/NEW YORK on the obverse ricasso and with Clauberg maker mark on the reverse ricasso. Blade etched with flowing foliate scroll patterns with a large US on the reverse as the central image and a panoply of arms and liberty cap as the central image on the obverse. Face of guard is engraved Presented to Capt. JOHN W. STROWBRIDGE Co F 185th Regt. N.Y.V. The sword is accompanied by its browned steel scabbard with brass mounts.

John W Strowbridge was 37 years old when he joined the 185th NY Volunteer Infantry on August 11, 1864 and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in Company F. The regiment left the state on September 27, 1864 and proceeded to the Siege of Petersburg where it would remain through April of the following year, participating in various actions as part of that campaign, including Burgess' Farm, the Weldon Railroad Raid and Hatcher's Run. On December 12, 1864 Strowbridge was promoted to captain of Company F. On April 1, 1865 the regiment fought at Five Forks and proceeded to participate in the Appomattox Campaign which culminated with the Surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia on April 9.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
From the Collection of George Oldenbourg

Good. Blade a dull pewter with scattered oxidation and age discoloration. Etching remains mostly clear and visible. Tip slightly rounded. Hilt with an uncleaned butterscotch patina. Wrap with moderate wear and some loss, wire mostly intact. Scabbard with traces of brown and significant wear to the drag, showing some dings and dents.