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THOMAS, GRISWOLD ARTILLERY OFFICER SABER WITH

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
THOMAS, GRISWOLD ARTILLERY OFFICER SABER WITH

UNIQUE ENGRAVED SCABBARD. 31” Curved blade: "THOMAS, GRISWOLD / NEW ORLEANS" stamped at ricasso. The unique feature of this sword is the exceptional 1" crosshatched letters cut into well patinaed scabbard "CSA" & "TJR", TJR no doubt the artillerist’s initials. CONDITION: fair to good overall. Scabbard is "as found" w/ mottled patina, missing the sm. soldered collar at throat & scattered dents. Sword has restored grip, blade has been polished bright w/ pitting, maker mark about half discerned. Knucklebow & pommel have mixed patinas & verdigris. (02-17384/JS). $6,000-9,000.