AN 1847 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD RETAILED BY G. W. HENDY, 161 QUEENS STREET, PORTSEA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
of regulation type, with etched blade including Royal arms, crowned fouled anchor, foliage and the maker's details, brass hilt with folding side-guard (pommel button filed), wire-bound grip, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard
79.8 cm; 31 3/8 in blade
Sold for £200
AN 1847 PATTERN NAVAL OFFICER'S SWORD RETAILED BY G. W. HENDY, 161 QUEENS STREET, PORTSEA, LATE 19TH CENTURY
of regulation type, with etched blade including Royal arms, crowned fouled anchor, foliage and the maker's details, brass hilt with folding side-guard (pommel button filed), wire-bound grip, in its brass-mounted leather scabbard
79.8 cm; 31 3/8 in blade
Auction: Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 29th Jun, 2022