THOMAS, GRISWOLD CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER.

THOMAS, GRISWOLD CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. You are bidding on one of the most popular of Confederate swords among collectors. These swords were so popular in their day that several Confederate Generals carried them and even one Union General was known to have carried one that he must have captured at some campaign during the war. Though New Orleans fell early in the war, they produced some of the best made swords in the Confederate service. This cavalry officer’s, as many of their products, had their signature solid brass scabbard. For a New Orleans sword, this sword has a very good grip wrap, though it is chipped and worn at high spots, it will display wonderfully. Blade is full firm marked “Thomas, Griswold & Co., New Orleans”. Brass hilt and scabbard are nicely patinaed, as seen in photo. This would make a nice addition to any Civil War or Confederate cavalry collection. PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: 34-1/2″ blade is gray/bright with some orig finishing marks, scattered staining and pitting.Orig protective washer is missing, which allows hilt to wobble a bit.This could be easily fixed with a replacement leather washer. Hilt, pommel and scabbard patinaed with scattered scrapes and scratches. 4-38139 JS26 (18,000-20,000)

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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	2476	$0.00	THOMAS, GRISWOLD CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. You are bidding on one of the most popular of Confederate swords among collectors. These swords were so popular in their day that several Confederate Generals carried them and even one Union General was known to have carried one that he must have captured at some campaign during the war. Though New Orleans fell early in the war, they produced some of the best made swords in the Confederate service. This cavalry officer’s, as many of their products, had their signature solid brass scabbard. For a New Orleans sword, this sword has a very good grip wrap, though it is chipped and worn at high spots, it will display wonderfully. Blade is full firm marked “Thomas, Griswold & Co., New Orleans”. Brass hilt and scabbard are nicely patinaed, as seen in photo. This would make a nice addition to any Civil War or Confederate cavalry collection. PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: 34-1/2″ blade is gray/bright with some orig finishing marks, scattered staining and pitting.Orig protective washer is missing, which allows hilt to wobble a bit.This could be easily fixed with a replacement leather washer. Hilt, pommel and scabbard patinaed with scattered scrapes and scratches. 4-38139 JS26 (18,000-20,000) 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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