Extremely rare and highly valuable Confederate

Updated September 23, 2026

Lot number18TT
AuctionSEPTEMBER FINALE
DateSeptember 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM CDT
Auction houseAuction 18 LLC
LocationFlorence, Mississippi

Description American Civil War sword. The ricasso stamp clearly reads "HAYDEN & WHILDEN / CHARLESTON". Thomas Griswold Confederate Artillery Saber / Light Cavalry Saber. Confederate swords with a verified "Hayden & Whilden" stamp are extraordinarily scarce, with only a handful known to survive in advanced public or private military collections. Augustus Hayden and William Whilden operated a prominent jewelry and military outfitting firm located at 250 King Street in Charleston, South Carolina. Following South Carolina's secession in December 1860.

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