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Magnificent Silver and Jewel Mounted Grand Army of the Republic Presentation Sword with the "Tiffany & Co. Makers" Logo on the... (Total: 2 Items)
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Magnificent Silver and Jewel Mounted Grand Army of the Republic Presentation Sword with the "Tiffany & Co. Makers" Logo on the Hilt. Doubtless the most elegant GAR sword ever produced. A large scroll edged panel, between the middle and lower mounts flowing entirely around the scabbard bears the following deeply etched inscription, "Contest for this sword among the readers of The Boston Daily Globe for the most popular comrade of the G. A. R. Richard Francis Tobin Senior Vice Commander in Chief received 1,593,267 votes in a total of 4,846,496 August 1890." The sword is overall in about mint untouched condition and reflects the tradition of the finest swords produced by Tiffany during the Civil and Mexican Wars. 37¾" overall with 30" double edged blade , decorated for 2/3 its length with scroll work, patriotic motifs, arms panoplies and a spread wing eagle with shield and riband on the obverse and US on the reverse. All etching with hand engraved details with a fold washed background. The massive silver plated and silver gilt hilt displays 36 mine cut diamonds, approximately four carats, inset in the large fancy GAR on the obverse counterguard, just two of which are missing. The thick knuckle bow is set with four amethysts and a large pearl. The pommel is a plume helmeted classic warrior. The very large quillon is also set with an amethyst. The entire hilt displays very deep relief cast and exquisitely engraved decoration. Even the undersides of the counterguards are beautifully engraved. The very heavy scabbard displays a top mount with a massive relief suit of armor and acanthus leaves with additional etched, gold washed, acanthus leaves below. The middle mount with scroll work and oak leaves/acorns with etched gold washed oak leaves and acorns above and below, the lower mount with leaves and berries, an intertwined US at the bottom and heavy scroll work at the drag. The scabbard overall excellent with just a few minor shallow dents. There are two scalloped carrying rings on the top mount and one on the middle. An absolutely incredible sword, by any standard from any period. The ultimate GAR collectible.Auction Info
2008 November Signature Civil War Auction #6015 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
November, 2008
20th-21st
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 2
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