CONFEDERATE THOMAS, GRISWOLD & CO. NEW ORLEANS MADE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER.

CONFEDERATE THOMAS, GRISWOLD & CO. NEW ORLEANS MADE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. This is a fine example of the popular New Orleans made cavalry saber, full firm marked “THOMAS, GRISWOLD & CO / NEW ORLEANS”. Thomas Griswold is best known for their solid brass scabbards and this example is in excellent condition with fine patina, as can be seen in photos. This popular sword was envied by officers, both North and South, during the Civil War. There are several known examples inscribed to Confederate Generals and at least one captured and carried by Union General Brigade Commander Marcellus Crocker from Iowa. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: 35″ blade is gray/white, still retaining some orig tool marks with scattered staining and pitting. Maker’s mark is all discernible, as can be seen in photos. Orig protective washer is missing and a loose fitting replacement has been added, which does not help tighten hilt which is loose. There is some old “pounding” on tang to help tighten sword, as can be seen in photos. This did not remedy the play and looseness of the hilt from side to side. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard have patinaes ranging from chocolate, mustard to yellow with scattered staining and pitting, especially near drag. There are some minor scattered scratches and scuffs also on brass, especially on reverse of knucklebow. Grip retains its orig leather, being about 70% intact with reductions at high areas. Orig twisted brass wire is intact and tight. 4-46650 JS30 (8,000-12,000)

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
	2048	$9,200.00	CONFEDERATE THOMAS, GRISWOLD & CO. NEW ORLEANS MADE CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. This is a fine example of the popular New Orleans made cavalry saber, full firm marked “THOMAS, GRISWOLD & CO / NEW ORLEANS”. Thomas Griswold is best known for their solid brass scabbards and this example is in excellent condition with fine patina, as can be seen in photos. This popular sword was envied by officers, both North and South, during the Civil War. There are several known examples inscribed to Confederate Generals and at least one captured and carried by Union General Brigade Commander Marcellus Crocker from Iowa. PROVENANCE: Fred and Nancy Edmunds. CONDITION: 35″ blade is gray/white, still retaining some orig tool marks with scattered staining and pitting. Maker’s mark is all discernible, as can be seen in photos. Orig protective washer is missing and a loose fitting replacement has been added, which does not help tighten hilt which is loose. There is some old “pounding” on tang to help tighten sword, as can be seen in photos. This did not remedy the play and looseness of the hilt from side to side. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard have patinaes ranging from chocolate, mustard to yellow with scattered staining and pitting, especially near drag. There are some minor scattered scratches and scuffs also on brass, especially on reverse of knucklebow. Grip retains its orig leather, being about 70% intact with reductions at high areas. Orig twisted brass wire is intact and tight. 4-46650 JS30 (8,000-12,000) 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.

.red{fill:#B50938;} .white{fill:#FFFFFF;} .blue{fill:#005596;}