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A 1796 Pattern Marine Officer's SwordBy Salter, Sword Cutler To H.R.H. The Duke Of Sussex, 35 Strand, Early 19th Century
5 July 2005, 11:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £1,320 inc. premium
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By Salter, Sword Cutler To H.R.H. The Duke Of Sussex, 35 Strand, Early 19th Century
By Salter, Sword Cutler To H.R.H. The Duke Of Sussex, 35 Strand, Early 19th Century
With slender tapering blade (some rust patination) of flattened diamond section etched and gilt with martial trophies, 'GR' crowned and foliage against a blued ground over half its length on each side, regulation gilt-copper hilt partly cast and chased with foliage and comprising double shell-guard, the inner half folding down against a spring, knuckle-guard, rear quillon and faceted globular pommel with prominent button, and wooden grip bound with twisted silver wire, in original black leather scabbard (some wear and damage) with gilt-copper locket, chape and suspension mount, the first signed in an oval on one side, and engraved with owner's crest above a martial trophy on the other, the second engraved with a marine trophy, the last engraved with the figure of Victory, and with two rings for suspension
71.5 cm. blade
71.5 cm. blade
Footnotes
The crest is that of Jones. Salter was Lord Nelson's sword cutler








