â’¶ A CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD, LATE 18TH CENTURY

with curved blade double-edged towards the point, formed with a long fuller on each face, etched and gilt with trophies, dragons, celestial motifs and a hussar bust on a blued panel (faded, areas of light pitting), finely engraved iron stirrup hilt comprising langets decorated with a trophy-of-arms centring on a Britannia shield, faceted quillon, knuckle-guard, chequered back-strap and cap pommel, wire-bound fishskin-covered grip, in its leather scabbard (torn), with iron locket, chape and middle band engraved en suite with the hilt

83.2 cm; 32 ¾ in blade

Property from the David Jeffcoat Collection (1945-2020)

Part proceeds to benefit Westminster Abbey