A TIFFANY & CO. IRON AND BRASS CIVIL WAR OFFICER'S STYLE SABER, NEW YORK, 19TH CENTURY, one side marked "Tiffany & Co., New York," followed by a rampant eagle holding an "E Pluribus Unum," banner, issuing rays and swirls within orientalized boarders, the verso marked "P.D.L.," with monogram encircled by a bead boarder, and with a letter "E," followed by a monogram "U.S." within a foliate scrolled boarder; the sword manufactured by Luneschloss Co., Solingen, Germany and imported by Tiffany & Co., New York, blade with large and smaller fuller at center, length: 33 3/4", the brass guard with relief anthemion, leafy tendril, flower boom, and leaf and berry decoration, centering a wood grip decorated with twisted copper wire, rope and shagreen specimen, total length: 39 3/4"

Blade edge dull with some dents, a consistent dark black and occasional green patina throughout, large crack to wood grip, various dents and surface wear, but overall in good condition, wear commensurate with age. Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Houston Auction Company/Simpson Galleries, LLC. All lots offered are sold "AS IS." ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS.