24th Jun, 2026 11:00
Live Sale: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, June 2026
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◉ AN 1831 PATTERN GENERAL OFFICER’S MAMELUKE HILTED SABRE RETAILED BY MEYERS, MORTIMER & CO.
LONDON, 19TH CENTURY
of regulation pattern, with bright curved blade double-edged to the point in front of the yelman, etched over both sides between symmetrical scrolling foliage with crowned ‘VR’ cypher, and crowned crossed sword and baton above a wreath of oak and laurel, the ricasso on one side with retailer’s details, gilt copper alloy-mounted hilt including characteristic quillon-block, grip-strap, and bevelled ivory grip-scales each retained by two gilt florets on both sides, and retaining its red cord and bullion sword-knot, in its brass scabbard with two suspension rings, and in fine condition, 80.0 cm blade
Provenance
Property of the Marquess of Anglesey, removed from Plas Newydd, Anglesey
Ivory Registration: QPJELNS7
Sold for £550
LONDON, 19TH CENTURY
of regulation pattern, with bright curved blade double-edged to the point in front of the yelman, etched over both sides between symmetrical scrolling foliage with crowned ‘VR’ cypher, and crowned crossed sword and baton above a wreath of oak and laurel, the ricasso on one side with retailer’s details, gilt copper alloy-mounted hilt including characteristic quillon-block, grip-strap, and bevelled ivory grip-scales each retained by two gilt florets on both sides, and retaining its red cord and bullion sword-knot, in its brass scabbard with two suspension rings, and in fine condition, 80.0 cm blade
Provenance
Property of the Marquess of Anglesey, removed from Plas Newydd, Anglesey
Ivory Registration: QPJELNS7
Auction: Live Sale: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, June 2026, 24th Jun, 2026
Including:
An important English Private Collection
Property of the Marquess of Anglesey from Plas Newydd, Anglesey
The Robert E Brooker Jr. Collection of Rare Antique Arms and Armour, Part V
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