A CONFEDERATE LIGHT ARTILLERY SWORD MADE BY THOMAS GRISWOLD & CO. NEW ORLEANS

A CONFEDERATE LIGHT ARTILLERY SWORD MADE BY THOMAS GRISWOLD & CO. NEW ORLEANS

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$5,500.00

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Item Code: 1268-506

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The company descended from James N. Hyde & Co. established in New Orleans in 1816 or 1817 as a branch of Hyde & Nevins of New York City.  By 1861 the firm included Henry Thomas, Jr., brother-in-law of the younger Hyde, and A.B. Griswold (welcomed as partner in 1853,) brother-in-law to the younger Goodrich. Military goods naturally took center stage in 1861. They advertised Mississippi, Sharps and Enfield rifles and even set up a rifle factory but are best known for their sword. Production of armaments ceased with the Union capture of New Orleans in May of 1862.

This is a very attractive unmarked, as made, Confederate light artillery saber made by Thomas Griswold and Company of New Orleans. This one follows the standard configuration for all known Griswold light artillery swords. All of these were based on the U.S. M1840 light artillery saber, though with brass/bronze scabbards instead of iron. The scabbard has an attractive untouched patina with mellow tones showing a high copper content. It has several minor dents and abrasions, but none are unsightly. There is a 1/4-inch reinforcing ring around the throat or entry point of this scabbard rather the typically seen inset throat. Both suspension rings are intact. The all-brass hilt shows the high dome pommel typical of the company’s work and the twisted brass wire binding the leather is 100% in place. The leather on the wood grips was flaking a bit but is stable and is 95% intact. The 31 1/2-inch blade shows a stopped fuller typically seen on the Griswold swords. This blade shows little to no pitting but mottled brown spots up and down its length. It has a good edge with no nicks, and a good point.

A great example from the Richey Collection of the Texas Civil War Museum that is priced at as much as 40% below what a maker marked example would be priced. [pe] [ph:L]

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