THOMAS, GRISWOLD CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER.

THOMAS, GRISWOLD CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER. 35” partially stopped fullered blade with full firm mark “Thomas, Griswold & Co., New Orleans”. This is an excellent example of a popular Confederate officer’s sword. There is an accompanying cloth tag, which reads “THOMAS GRISWOLD & CO, NEW ORLEANS, REBEL SWORD, TAKEN AT NEWBERNE, N.C. AT CAPTURE OF THAT CITY BY GENL BURNSIDE’S FORCES, PRESENTED TO H.W. CLARK BY CAPT. W.B. MARSH, CONN HISTORICAL SOC.” This tag is hard to read and light and has been transcribed onto brass plaque. CONDITION: Brass scabbard is fine with only a couple small dents near drag. Hilt, pommel, and scabbard exhibit matching yellow brass patinas. Grip is very good. Leather exhibits most of its orig shine with only scuffing at a few high points. Twisted brass wire wrap shows verdigris, but is tightly wrapped. Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of pitting and staining. 4-56956 JS45 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3152	$0.00	THOMAS, GRISWOLD CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER. 35” partially stopped fullered blade with full firm mark “Thomas, Griswold & Co., New Orleans”. This is an excellent example of a popular Confederate officer’s sword. There is an accompanying cloth tag, which reads “THOMAS GRISWOLD & CO, NEW ORLEANS, REBEL SWORD, TAKEN AT NEWBERNE, N.C. AT CAPTURE OF THAT CITY BY GENL BURNSIDE’S FORCES, PRESENTED TO H.W. CLARK BY CAPT. W.B. MARSH, CONN HISTORICAL SOC.” This tag is hard to read and light and has been transcribed onto brass plaque. CONDITION: Brass scabbard is fine with only a couple small dents near drag. Hilt, pommel, and scabbard exhibit matching yellow brass patinas. Grip is very good. Leather exhibits most of its orig shine with only scuffing at a few high points. Twisted brass wire wrap shows verdigris, but is tightly wrapped. Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of pitting and staining. 4-56956 JS45 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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