GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
EXTREMELY FINE THOMAS, GRISWOLD CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER.You are bidding on one of the most popular of Confederate swords among collectors and the finest example we have encountered. These swords were so popular in their day that several Confederate Generals carried them and even one Union General was known to have carried one that he must have captured at some campaign during the war. Though New Orleans fell early in the war, they produced some of the best made swords in the Confederate service. This cavalry officer's, as many of their products, had their signature solid brass scabbard. Blade is full firm marked "Thomas, Griswold & Co., New Orleans". This example is no doubt as fine an example that you will find. SIZE: CONDITION: 34-1/2" blade is overall gray with scattered light staining. Makers mark is crisp as seen in photos. Blade is still quite sharp, and appears contemporary sharpened to time of use. Grip retains 95% of its original leather with polish, scuffing and chipping, there is about 1/2" chip of wood at base of grip unaffecting aesthetics as wood there has dark patina. Twisted brass wire wrap is tight and complete. Brass hilt and scabbard have fine matching dark mustard colored patinas. Scabbard body has 2 light dents. 50412-54 JS (15,000-25,000)