Palmetto Armory Cavalry Saber by William Glaze
American Civil War
32.125" curved single-edged spear-point blade with flat spine, 27" stopped median fuller and a 16.5" secondary fuller near the spine. 38" in overall length with a 6" hilt. Cast brass guard with two-branch guard and knuckle bow and a Phrygian helmet pommel cap. Grooved wooden grip covered in leather with 19 wraps of twisted wire. Obverse ricasso is stamped Columbia, S.C. The sword is otherwise unmarked, as is correct for most examples. The blade has been shortened approximately 4", likely during the period of use and re-tipped. These sabers were delivered by William Glaze & Co of Columbia, SC to the state of South Carolina circa 1852-1853 for the use of the state militia, with only 2,000 being delivered. A scarce secondary Confederate cavalry saber with an attractive, untouched patina. No scabbard is present.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Good. Blade shortened as noted and with a mostly rich brown patina on the obverse with a more mottled grayish-brown patina on the reverse. Metal shows scattered surface oxidation, roughness and some pitting. The edge of the blade shows numerous nicks and minor chips along its length. Guard with medium golden patina and some looseness and wobble. Peen appears undisturbed. Throat washer missing. Leather wrap with moderate wear and some loss, wire wrap present but loose in some areas.