CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a nice example of a New Orleans-made foot officer’s sword, probably by Thomas, Griswold & Co., New Orleans, though unmarked. 29-1/2″, pen knife-style blade is hand-forged and shows areas of orig polish. Grip is highly polished brown leather with twisted wire. Hilt is a copy of U.S. 1850 foot. Orig, red cloth, protective washer is intact. Backstitched leather scabbard exhibits scalloped middle and top brass mounts. Scalloped scabbard mounts are distinctive to Griswold & Dufihlo of New Orleans. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate foot officer’s sword. Single fuller blade with curved stop at ricasso and “pen kife” cut for blade. Appears to be product of Thomas Griswold & Co., New Orleans, Louisiana.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Sword overall appears untouched. Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting, especially at tip. Grip retains 90%+ of orig shine with scuffing at high areas. Brass hilt and top two brass scabbard mounts exhibit nice patina. Top mount has several dents. Drag appears replaced. Leather scabbard body is dry and hard. 4-31387 JS7 (4,500-6,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1170	$6,037.00	CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. This is a nice example of a New Orleans-made foot officer’s sword, probably by Thomas, Griswold & Co., New Orleans, though unmarked. 29-1/2″, pen knife-style blade is hand-forged and shows areas of orig polish. Grip is highly polished brown leather with twisted wire. Hilt is a copy of U.S. 1850 foot. Orig, red cloth, protective washer is intact. Backstitched leather scabbard exhibits scalloped middle and top brass mounts. Scalloped scabbard mounts are distinctive to Griswold & Dufihlo of New Orleans. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate foot officer’s sword. Single fuller blade with curved stop at ricasso and “pen kife” cut for blade. Appears to be product of Thomas Griswold & Co., New Orleans, Louisiana.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Sword overall appears untouched. Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting, especially at tip. Grip retains 90%+ of orig shine with scuffing at high areas. Brass hilt and top two brass scabbard mounts exhibit nice patina. Top mount has several dents. Drag appears replaced. Leather scabbard body is dry and hard. 4-31387 JS7 (4,500-6,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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