THOMAS, GRISWOLD ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER.

THOMAS, GRISWOLD ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER. You are bidding on a beautiful condition New Orleans made artillery officer’s saber with 31-1/2″ curved blade nicely marked “Thomas, Griswold & Co / New Orleans”. Griswold products are notorious about having poor leather and most examples are missing their grip wrap. This sword has a beautiful grip wrap and its orig blade protecting washer. Its accompanying orig brass scabbard is well patinaed and matches sword beautifully. PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered staining and pitting. Firm marking is complete, as can be seen in photo. Brown leather grip is mostly intact with some chipping and wear at high areas. Wire wrap is tight and complete. Hilt and pommel have been cleaned, still retaining patina. Scabbard has several bends around the middle mount, as can be seen in photo, but does not effect overall aesthetics of sword and scabbard. 4-38142 JS21 (15,000-18,000)

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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	2479	$0.00	THOMAS, GRISWOLD ARTILLERY OFFICER’S SABER. You are bidding on a beautiful condition New Orleans made artillery officer’s saber with 31-1/2″ curved blade nicely marked “Thomas, Griswold & Co / New Orleans”. Griswold products are notorious about having poor leather and most examples are missing their grip wrap. This sword has a beautiful grip wrap and its orig blade protecting washer. Its accompanying orig brass scabbard is well patinaed and matches sword beautifully. PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered staining and pitting. Firm marking is complete, as can be seen in photo. Brown leather grip is mostly intact with some chipping and wear at high areas. Wire wrap is tight and complete. Hilt and pommel have been cleaned, still retaining patina. Scabbard has several bends around the middle mount, as can be seen in photo, but does not effect overall aesthetics of sword and scabbard. 4-38142 JS21 (15,000-18,000) 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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