CONFEDERATE MEMPHIS NOVELTY WORKS CAVALRY SABER.

CONFEDERATE MEMPHIS NOVELTY WORKS CAVALRY SABER. Thomas Leech & Co. was one of the predominant manufacturers of Confederate swords and pistols. His operation started in Memphis, TN, moved to Columbus, Miss and later to Greensboro, GA. These sabers marked as this one on 3-lines on hilt “MEMPHIS/NOVELTY WORKS/THOs. LEECH & Co” are among Leech’s earliest work. CONDITION: 34″ blade with unstopped fuller is black/brown overall and deeply pitted over most of its surface. The accompanying Confederate brass mounted scabbard is also black/brown overall and deeply pitted. Brass hilt has been cleaned and has yellow patina but dark in protected areas where uncleaned. Leather grip is possibly original but twisted brass wire appears to be a newer replacement. 4-44301 JS46 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2166	$4,312.50	CONFEDERATE MEMPHIS NOVELTY WORKS CAVALRY SABER. Thomas Leech & Co. was one of the predominant manufacturers of Confederate swords and pistols. His operation started in Memphis, TN, moved to Columbus, Miss and later to Greensboro, GA. These sabers marked as this one on 3-lines on hilt “MEMPHIS/NOVELTY WORKS/THOs. LEECH & Co” are among Leech’s earliest work. CONDITION: 34″ blade with unstopped fuller is black/brown overall and deeply pitted over most of its surface. The accompanying Confederate brass mounted scabbard is also black/brown overall and deeply pitted. Brass hilt has been cleaned and has yellow patina but dark in protected areas where uncleaned. Leather grip is possibly original but twisted brass wire appears to be a newer replacement. 4-44301 JS46 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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