Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

Vintage & Couture Clothing, Jewelry, Textiles

Wed, Mar 21, 2012 08:00AM EDT
Lot 135

WM. W. GRANT'S GAR SWORD, c. 1890

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
Sword, scabbard & case: 1 side steel sword shaft inscribed "Commander William Wallace Grant", other side "G.A.R." & "Ridabock & Co. New York, N.Y.", & both w/ foliate garlands, brass hilt w/ laurel leaves & shield over crossed flags & cannons, L 37.5"; steel scabard w/ brass fittings. L 32.5", both excellent; brown treated fabric case, fair. Brooklyn Museum