PAIR OF TIFFANY IMPORT CAVALRY SABERS.

PAIR OF TIFFANY IMPORT CAVALRY SABERS. This lot consists of two German imported cavalry sabers with iron hilts, having 36″ blades. One being pattern 1840 with an iron hilt marked on ricasso “TIFFANY & CO. NEW-YORK”. The other sword is another German import marked “TIFFANY & CO.” on ricasso but has iron backstrap with languets. Peterson in American Swords refers to this 2nd pattern as Tiffany & Co. Cavalry Saber 1861-1862. Tiffany was known to have outfitted several local units with enlisted sabers and these iron hilted imports were considered superior to American-made brass hilted swords with lighter blades. These Tiffany Civil War Cavalry sabers are scarce. CONDITION: The Model 1840 cavalry has white/bright blade with old sharpening at tip with some original finishing marks on blade. Tiffany marks are very good though a couple letters in stamp are not fully discerned. The manufacturer’s initials are found opposite Tiffany mark in oval with initials “P.D.L.”. Grip retains most of its original leather over cord wrap. The leather has several reductions, especially on reverse side and twisted brass wire appears original but is also loose on grip. Scabbard on this sword is solid, is gray/brown with scattered stains, small dings and scratches. Second sword has a gray blade with old sharpening and pitting. There has been a new protective washer added and sword appears to have re-gripped with new leather and new wire. There is rust from the artificial aging applied to top of pommel when sword was apparently un-hilted. Hilt and scabbard body share a dark brown patina overall with some areas of shine on scabbard with scattered staining, pitting and a couple of small dents. 4-38714-4 JS37 (1,000-1,500)

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
	2221	$1,035.00	PAIR OF TIFFANY IMPORT CAVALRY SABERS. This lot consists of two German imported cavalry sabers with iron hilts, having 36″ blades. One being pattern 1840 with an iron hilt marked on ricasso “TIFFANY & CO. NEW-YORK”. The other sword is another German import marked “TIFFANY & CO.” on ricasso but has iron backstrap with languets. Peterson in American Swords refers to this 2nd pattern as Tiffany & Co. Cavalry Saber 1861-1862. Tiffany was known to have outfitted several local units with enlisted sabers and these iron hilted imports were considered superior to American-made brass hilted swords with lighter blades. These Tiffany Civil War Cavalry sabers are scarce. CONDITION: The Model 1840 cavalry has white/bright blade with old sharpening at tip with some original finishing marks on blade. Tiffany marks are very good though a couple letters in stamp are not fully discerned. The manufacturer’s initials are found opposite Tiffany mark in oval with initials “P.D.L.”. Grip retains most of its original leather over cord wrap. The leather has several reductions, especially on reverse side and twisted brass wire appears original but is also loose on grip. Scabbard on this sword is solid, is gray/brown with scattered stains, small dings and scratches. Second sword has a gray blade with old sharpening and pitting. There has been a new protective washer added and sword appears to have re-gripped with new leather and new wire. There is rust from the artificial aging applied to top of pommel when sword was apparently un-hilted. Hilt and scabbard body share a dark brown patina overall with some areas of shine on scabbard with scattered staining, pitting and a couple of small dents. 4-38714-4 JS37 (1,000-1,500) 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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