CIVIL WAR (TIFFANY) FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

CIVIL WAR (TIFFANY) FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. 30-3/4″ white etched blade is stamped, “Collins & Co. Hartford Conn. 1861″ Etching includes typical patriotic motifs of eagles, U.S., and retailer’s name Tiffany & Co. N.Y. Grip is shagreen. Scabbard is leather and brass mounted though missing it’s last 6” and drag. Tiffany retailed swords are quite scarce. This is a nice attic found example of one of their swords dated 1861. PROVENANCE: Vogel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is gray/bright and should clean nicely under old grease or shellac. Grip is very good overall. Hilt and remaining two brass mounts have a fine untouched patina. 4-32115 (2,250-3,250)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1361	$0.00	CIVIL WAR (TIFFANY) FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. 30-3/4″ white etched blade is stamped, “Collins & Co. Hartford Conn. 1861″ Etching includes typical patriotic motifs of eagles, U.S., and retailer’s name Tiffany & Co. N.Y. Grip is shagreen. Scabbard is leather and brass mounted though missing it’s last 6” and drag. Tiffany retailed swords are quite scarce. This is a nice attic found example of one of their swords dated 1861. PROVENANCE: Vogel Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is gray/bright and should clean nicely under old grease or shellac. Grip is very good overall. Hilt and remaining two brass mounts have a fine untouched patina. 4-32115 (2,250-3,250) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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