[See Thillman, Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers, pp. 414-415].  From the John Thillman Collections.  By Tiffany, with star “T[iffany] C[ompany]” marking on obverse ricasso. Spear tipped blade measures 36” in length, 1.375” in width at the ricasso, with flat back extending 25” toward the tip. The bright, ding-free blade exhibits light condensation spotting & slight pitting near tip. Washer. Hilt assembly is tight & symmetrical. Iron work with back strap ears display consistent medium-dark tarnish. Original leather exhibits light wears; brass wrap uses central strand & two flanking outer strands. The ding-free scabbard exhibits lightly mottled, plum colored patina, and is missing its “throat”. Else VG.  British Pattern 1821 Civil War cavalry sabers are scarce. An excellent collectible.

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