Auction Catalogue

12 & 13 December 2012

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 797

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13 December 2012

Hammer Price:
£480

An 1831 Pattern General Officer’s Mameluke Sabre. The 79cm spearpoint bright blade by ‘Hawkes & Co. Piccadilly Londonis etched with a crowned GVR cypher crossed sword/ baton and elaborate foliate panelling, gilt metal cross-guards with embossed decoration incorporating crossed sword/baton within laurel sprays, slab ivory hand grips, gold and crimson lace sword knot. Contained in its bright plated scabbard, near mint state £250-350