Auction Catalogue

28 November 2007

Starting at 1:00 PM

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Arms, Armour and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

Lot

№ 123

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28 November 2007

Hammer Price:
£330

An unusual 1821 pattern light cavalry officer's undress sword, the curved 86cm flat-solid section blade by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London, un-numbered, grooved for half its length and back-edged, etched overall with foliate scrolls laurel leaves etc but no royal cypher, makers name in cartouche but no proof mark, regulation three bar guard, stepped pommel, fish-skin covered grip bound with copper wire, complete with its steel scabbard with two hanging rings, good condition overall £300-350

Made prior to 1854 when the Wilkinson numbering sequence began, presumably made to a special order.