Lot 195

Description

British, Queen Victoria 1897 pattern infantry officer's sword with fullered decorated blade (approx. 74cm), marked in ricasso area "E.Thurkle/Maker/Soho/London" and on the other side in the ricasso is a proved mark, brass voided decorated guard with a Queen's crown above VR, sharkskin grip on patterned brass backed handle with wire wrapping, with metal scabbard with strap fittings, also another strap attached to the handle featuring a red, white and red shield, the strap with gilt fittings. The blade with chips and the scabbard with dents and the handle with some damage, overall good.

Note: Licence to own required in State of Victoria, Australia. No mail out for this lot, collection only from the Sydney Office, or buyer to make their own arrangements.