24th Jun, 2009 10:00
Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria
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AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD RETAILED BY TATHAM
AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD RETAILED BY TATHAM, NO 37 CHARING CROSS, NEAR THE ADMIRALTY, LONDON
with German blade inscribed 'J. J. Runkel, Solingen' on the back-edge, retaining traces of etched and gilt decoration, regulation brass hilt (knuckle-guard repaired), in its scabbard inscribed with the maker's details on the locket
80.5cm; 31 3/4in blade
Sold for £400
AN 1803 PATTERN INFANTRY OFFICER'S SWORD RETAILED BY TATHAM, NO 37 CHARING CROSS, NEAR THE ADMIRALTY, LONDON
with German blade inscribed 'J. J. Runkel, Solingen' on the back-edge, retaining traces of etched and gilt decoration, regulation brass hilt (knuckle-guard repaired), in its scabbard inscribed with the maker's details on the locket
80.5cm; 31 3/4in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 24th Jun, 2009
