SABER. You will not find a better example of this scarce Isaac Campbell imported British pattern 1853 saber. 34" blade retains most of its original bright polish & finish. The "ISAAC & CO" marking on top edge of blade is crisp. Saber still retains its protective leather washer and grip & scabbard are well preserved too. In the 2014 text "The English Connection" a receipt is shown for 1400 cavalry sabers supplied by Isaac Campbell & Co. These 1400 were shipped March 10th 1862 on the blockade runner Minna. Photographs of Confederate cavalrymen are occasionally seen with these rare imported sabers which were higher quality and more durable than any sabers made in the South. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: copy of text from Pritchard & Huey's text "The English Connection" concerning this pattern saber. CONDITION: fine overall, blade is bright with small areas of staining and pinprick pitting. Compressed leather grip has some chipping but most diamond point checkering is retained, iron hilt and scabbard have gray patina overall with staining and light pitting. PROVENANCE: Private Southern collection. (02-22035/JS). $4,000-6,000.