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. 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) – Lot 1239

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	1239	$12,650.00	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. 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) – Lot 1239 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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EXTREMELY FINE THOMAS, GRISWOLD CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER.