2nd Feb, 2022 12:00

Gallantry in the Field: Medals & Militaria

 
  Lot 28
 

A VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD

VICTORIAN NAVAL OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD,
by Matthews of Portsea, the fullered steel blade etched with scrolls, with wire bound chagrin grip, with brass knucklebow and lion's head pommel, partial bullion rope, brass mounted leather scabbard, 91cm long

 

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Sold for £200
Estimated at £150 - £200


Condition Report
Blade shows rust and pitting throughout. Bullion missing end of tassel. Hilt with losses to gilding. Scabbard with damages to leather, also mounts loose. Additional images now available.

 
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