CONFEDERATE THOMAS, GRISWOLD NEW ORLEANS MADE ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER.

CONFEDERATE THOMAS, GRISWOLD NEW ORLEANS MADE ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER. This is a nice example of a full firm marked “THOMAS, GRISWOLD & CO / NEW ORLEANS” brass scabbarded artillery officer’s saber. This sword appears orig, authentic and complete throughout with a great complete grip and a well struck full firm marking. CONDITION: 31-1/2″ blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Maker’s mark is well struck and complete, as can be seen in photos, though a few letters in “THOMAS” have slight reductions, as can be seen in photos. Leather grip is 95% intact with several chips and wear to high areas. Twisted brass wire is complete, tight and intact. Hilt and pommel show old cleaning, turning to a yellow/bronze patina with numerous small scrapes, scratches and staining. Scabbard is sound and solid with several large flat bends and several smaller dents with numerous small scrapes and scratches under a light chocolate/bronze patina. 4-46649 JS31 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2050	$10,350.00	CONFEDERATE THOMAS, GRISWOLD NEW ORLEANS MADE ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER. This is a nice example of a full firm marked “THOMAS, GRISWOLD & CO / NEW ORLEANS” brass scabbarded artillery officer’s saber. This sword appears orig, authentic and complete throughout with a great complete grip and a well struck full firm marking. CONDITION: 31-1/2″ blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Maker’s mark is well struck and complete, as can be seen in photos, though a few letters in “THOMAS” have slight reductions, as can be seen in photos. Leather grip is 95% intact with several chips and wear to high areas. Twisted brass wire is complete, tight and intact. Hilt and pommel show old cleaning, turning to a yellow/bronze patina with numerous small scrapes, scratches and staining. Scabbard is sound and solid with several large flat bends and several smaller dents with numerous small scrapes and scratches under a light chocolate/bronze patina. 4-46649 JS31 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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