4214 VERY FINE CONFEDERATE THOMAS, GRISWOLD CAVALRY

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 11 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 5,000.00 USD
Estimated at 10,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
OFFICER'S SABER WITH RAREST MAKER MARK. Thomas, Griswold & Company made the finest quality swords in the Confederacy. The address stamped on ricasso is rarely seen in two straight lines: "THOMAS GRISWOLD & CO., NEW ORLEANS". This cavalry officer's saber as many of their products, had their signature solid brass scabbard. 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. It would be difficult to upgrade this fine example especially with rare full firm straight line address. CONDITION: 35.5" blade is fine & overall gray/bright, uncleaned with scattered light staining, very good point. Maker's mark is crisp. Grip retains most all its original high polish brown leather, few small chips & scuffs, complete tight twisted wire wrap. Original protective leather washer is solid. Brass hilt and scabbard have fine matching dark mustard colored patinas. Well fit scabbard body has few light dents unaffecting the overall aesthetic. PROVENANCE: ex-Dr. Joseph Murphy collection. (02-23610/JS). $10,000-12,000.