EXT. RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY THOMAS, GRISWOLD, NEW ORLEANS.

EXT. RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY THOMAS, GRISWOLD, NEW ORLEANS. Rarely offered are these staff officer’s swords with a script intertwined “CS” in the hilt. There are probably less then 10 of these swords known in the collector’s market. One of these swords was cataloged a few years ago for $95,000. This example has a 29-3/4″ blade with full firm mark of Thomas, Griswold & Co, New Orleans though only about half of the mark is discernible. The leather grip wrap is mostly intact, showing a nice brown color and its orig wire wrap. The very distinct hilt is decorated with a shield showing the intertwined “CS”, flags and topped with a laurel wreath. The distinct pommel is also decorated with leaves. The accompanying scabbard was thought to be orig to this sword by Mr. Osborn and does indeed appear to be a Griswold product, though it is only 26″ long. The attached drag is missing lower half but the top and middle mounts are both complete and intact. Scabbard could be restored and probably should be. You are bidding on an extremely rare sword that as far as we know another example has never been publicly auctioned. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, cleaned with scattered areas of sharpening and pitting. As can be seen in photograph, only a portion of the firm name can be seen as it was poorly struck. Grip leather is 90% intact with wear and chipping to high areas. Hilt has been cleaned and old polish remnants can be seen in background along with tiny traces of gilt. Scabbard mounts retain some orig plating under varnish. Scabbard body is sound with crazing and chipping as can be seen in photos. Drag is about half present with remnant only being about 3″. 4-38954 JS4 (35,000-45,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2451	$25,875.00	EXT. RARE CONFEDERATE STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD BY THOMAS, GRISWOLD, NEW ORLEANS. Rarely offered are these staff officer’s swords with a script intertwined “CS” in the hilt. There are probably less then 10 of these swords known in the collector’s market. One of these swords was cataloged a few years ago for $95,000. This example has a 29-3/4″ blade with full firm mark of Thomas, Griswold & Co, New Orleans though only about half of the mark is discernible. The leather grip wrap is mostly intact, showing a nice brown color and its orig wire wrap. The very distinct hilt is decorated with a shield showing the intertwined “CS”, flags and topped with a laurel wreath. The distinct pommel is also decorated with leaves. The accompanying scabbard was thought to be orig to this sword by Mr. Osborn and does indeed appear to be a Griswold product, though it is only 26″ long. The attached drag is missing lower half but the top and middle mounts are both complete and intact. Scabbard could be restored and probably should be. You are bidding on an extremely rare sword that as far as we know another example has never been publicly auctioned. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, cleaned with scattered areas of sharpening and pitting. As can be seen in photograph, only a portion of the firm name can be seen as it was poorly struck. Grip leather is 90% intact with wear and chipping to high areas. Hilt has been cleaned and old polish remnants can be seen in background along with tiny traces of gilt. Scabbard mounts retain some orig plating under varnish. Scabbard body is sound with crazing and chipping as can be seen in photos. Drag is about half present with remnant only being about 3″. 4-38954 JS4 (35,000-45,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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