Civil War Era Sword by Tiffany
This is a steel sword with scabbard. The sword was made by Tiffany and Co. it belonged to Thomas Donnelly Doubleday, brother of Abner Doubleday.
This was passed down from Stephen Ward Doubleday to Angelica Cushman Doubleday down to Stephen Ward Doubleday Tropp to me.
Inherited
Maybe
Dear Pata,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry. My sincere apologies for the delay with the appraisal.
The presented object appears to be a US Army regulation 1850 pattern foot officer's sword with a scabbard. This Civil War presentation sword has an etched decor by Tiffany & Co and the ricasso of the blade is marked by Collins & Co. A metal fitting of the scabbard indicates that this sword was presented to Thomas Donnelly Doubleday (1816-1864) who was a bookstore owner and a Union Army officer in the American Civil War.
That means the sword was assembled, personalized with the engraving on the scabbard by Tiffany & Co.
Comparable objects were recently offered and sold on the international auction market.
This piece is in medium condition and there is no serious damage visible in the images provided.
A fair market estimation would be between 1.000 to 3.000 USD.
This estimate is based on actual recent past recorded auction sales of comparable items. Retail "asking prices" can be higher and may vary.
With kind regards,
George
