THOMAS, GRISWOLD & AND CO. NEW ORLEANS MADE CONFEDERATE CUTLASS.

THOMAS, GRISWOLD & AND CO. NEW ORLEANS MADE CONFEDERATE CUTLASS. This scarce Cutlass is in very fine condition, among the very best, this pattern we have ever seen for condition. The wasp waist 20-3/4″ blade is still bright, and the makers mark, “T.G & Co./N.O.” is well struck, and easily discernible. The brass hilt exhibits a beautiful, mustard, colored patina. The accompanying Confederate manufactured scabbard is also in fine condition with brass throat and drag, exhibiting matching mustard colored patina. The leather body of scabbard remains “as found” as does the rest of the sword. Scabbards for this maker are almost unknown. The accepted scabbard like other New Orleans Cutlass’s is expected to have scalloped mounts, but there is no doubt this scabbard, “grew up” with this Cutlass and a finer, untouched example would be difficult to obtain. CONDITION: Cutlass is in overall very good condition. Brass Hilts and mount exhibit good as found patina, as seen in photos. Finishing marks to scabbard mounts are still readily discernible. There is glue remains under both mounts, where orig. pin attachments have broken, and glue has retained mounts in place. The back-stitched scabbard is mostly opened, but still quite sound. Leather body retains about 80% of it’s orig black-dyed surface, with the remainder being scuffed and showing brown leather, as can be seen in photos. The blade is bright/gray with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Several small nicks in cutting edge, blade retains much of its orig. finishing. Brass hilt overall is solid with slight bend, and numerous small nicks and scratches. 4-38713 JS1 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2171	$10,925.00	THOMAS, GRISWOLD & AND CO. NEW ORLEANS MADE CONFEDERATE CUTLASS. This scarce Cutlass is in very fine condition, among the very best, this pattern we have ever seen for condition. The wasp waist 20-3/4″ blade is still bright, and the makers mark, “T.G & Co./N.O.” is well struck, and easily discernible. The brass hilt exhibits a beautiful, mustard, colored patina. The accompanying Confederate manufactured scabbard is also in fine condition with brass throat and drag, exhibiting matching mustard colored patina. The leather body of scabbard remains “as found” as does the rest of the sword. Scabbards for this maker are almost unknown. The accepted scabbard like other New Orleans Cutlass’s is expected to have scalloped mounts, but there is no doubt this scabbard, “grew up” with this Cutlass and a finer, untouched example would be difficult to obtain. CONDITION: Cutlass is in overall very good condition. Brass Hilts and mount exhibit good as found patina, as seen in photos. Finishing marks to scabbard mounts are still readily discernible. There is glue remains under both mounts, where orig. pin attachments have broken, and glue has retained mounts in place. The back-stitched scabbard is mostly opened, but still quite sound. Leather body retains about 80% of it’s orig black-dyed surface, with the remainder being scuffed and showing brown leather, as can be seen in photos. The blade is bright/gray with scattered areas of rust and pitting. Several small nicks in cutting edge, blade retains much of its orig. finishing. Brass hilt overall is solid with slight bend, and numerous small nicks and scratches. 4-38713 JS1 (4,000-6,000) 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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