THOMAS, GRISWOLD CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

THOMAS, GRISWOLD CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. Confederate foot swords by this maker are not extremely rare but nice condition examples are indeed scarce and this is a fine example that you will likely not be able to upgrade. 29-1/2″ blade is full firm marked “Thomas, Griswold & Co, New Orleans”. Sword retains most of orig gilt to the hilt. Grips on New Orleans swords are typically poor, this grip is excellent, retaining all orig leather with most orig finish and tight orig wire. Sword also retains a red felt washer, typical when originally manufactured but rarely seen. The accompanying orig scabbard is top sewn with correct screw retained brass mounts. Orig New Orleans scabbards rarely accompany their swords. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining. Maker mark, as can be seen in photograph, is missing a few letters on left side. Hilt retains about half orig gilt. Grip wrap shows scuffing and minor chipping at high spots. Scabbard has two repaired breaks between drag and middle mount. Screw to drag is bent. 4-38952 JS3 (12,000-15,000)

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
	2460	$0.00	THOMAS, GRISWOLD CONFEDERATE FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. Confederate foot swords by this maker are not extremely rare but nice condition examples are indeed scarce and this is a fine example that you will likely not be able to upgrade. 29-1/2″ blade is full firm marked “Thomas, Griswold & Co, New Orleans”. Sword retains most of orig gilt to the hilt. Grips on New Orleans swords are typically poor, this grip is excellent, retaining all orig leather with most orig finish and tight orig wire. Sword also retains a red felt washer, typical when originally manufactured but rarely seen. The accompanying orig scabbard is top sewn with correct screw retained brass mounts. Orig New Orleans scabbards rarely accompany their swords. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining. Maker mark, as can be seen in photograph, is missing a few letters on left side. Hilt retains about half orig gilt. Grip wrap shows scuffing and minor chipping at high spots. Scabbard has two repaired breaks between drag and middle mount. Screw to drag is bent. 4-38952 JS3 (12,000-15,000) 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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