MODEL 1852 TIFFANY NAVAL OFFICER SWORD.

MODEL 1852 TIFFANY NAVAL OFFICER SWORD. Standard Model 1852 Naval officer sword sold by and marked “Tiffany & Co, New York”. Blade is actually made in 1862 and so marked by Collins & Company, Hartford, Connecticut. 29-1/2″ blade has typical etched patriotic panels, including fluted anchors, an eagle on a canon and “USN”. Grip is brass, once painted black to simulate leather, with twisted brass wire. Hilt is regulation pattern with knuckle bow terminating with sea serpent into pommel and quillion terminates as a sea serpent. Basket was typical decoration of acorns with ribbon with “USN”. Presentation grade scabbard mounts, also by Tiffany, are very high grade but were originally on a metal scabbard and a different sword. There is a presentation that is post Civil War to “J.M. Rosse, Executive Officer, U.S. Steemer, Naugatuck, June 12th, 1865”. There is a file containing history of sailor and ship mentioned in presentation. CONDITION: Overall sword and scabbard are very good, as assembled. Blade is gray with some areas of original frost remaining with large areas of staining and pitting. Brass grip and hilt are loose. Scabbard mounts are in beautiful condition, retaining 70-80% original gold plating. Leather scabbard body is sound and solid with scattered scuffs and scrapes. Top mount is held by modern wood screw, other mounts are loose and slide on scabbard body. 4-44198 JS100 (5,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2372	$9,775.00	MODEL 1852 TIFFANY NAVAL OFFICER SWORD. Standard Model 1852 Naval officer sword sold by and marked “Tiffany & Co, New York”. Blade is actually made in 1862 and so marked by Collins & Company, Hartford, Connecticut. 29-1/2″ blade has typical etched patriotic panels, including fluted anchors, an eagle on a canon and “USN”. Grip is brass, once painted black to simulate leather, with twisted brass wire. Hilt is regulation pattern with knuckle bow terminating with sea serpent into pommel and quillion terminates as a sea serpent. Basket was typical decoration of acorns with ribbon with “USN”. Presentation grade scabbard mounts, also by Tiffany, are very high grade but were originally on a metal scabbard and a different sword. There is a presentation that is post Civil War to “J.M. Rosse, Executive Officer, U.S. Steemer, Naugatuck, June 12th, 1865”. There is a file containing history of sailor and ship mentioned in presentation. CONDITION: Overall sword and scabbard are very good, as assembled. Blade is gray with some areas of original frost remaining with large areas of staining and pitting. Brass grip and hilt are loose. Scabbard mounts are in beautiful condition, retaining 70-80% original gold plating. Leather scabbard body is sound and solid with scattered scuffs and scrapes. Top mount is held by modern wood screw, other mounts are loose and slide on scabbard body. 4-44198 JS100 (5,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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.

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