Lot 3446

Description

British Naval sword, 19th century British Pattern 1827 by Manton & Co, England, with proved mark on ricasso, the sword blade (80cm) with floral decoration both sides and the British Royal arms on one side and a crowned (KC) fouled anchor on the other side, the fish skin wrapped handle with twisted wire and a lion's head pommel, the hand guard also decorated with a fouled anchor, the scabbard in black leather so for a Warrant Officer, with brass fittings at the locket, the chafe and in the centre, the locket with a raised shield bearing the name, 'Manton & Co, England' with a crown above (overall length in scabbard 97cm and without scabbard 95.5cm). The leather scabbard with loss of leather and cracks, otherwise fine.

Note: Licence to own required in State of Victoria, Australia.

No mail out for this lot, collection only from Sydney Office, or buyer to make own arrangements.