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Lot 237
An 1803 Pattern Infantry Officer's SwordEarly 19th Century
27 July 2006, 10:30 BST
London, KnightsbridgeSold for £840 inc. premium
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Early 19th Century
Early 19th Century
With curved fullered blade double-edged towards the point and signed 'J.J. Runkel, Solingen' along the back, the forte etched with 'GR' monogram between a trophy of arms and foliage on one side, and with the full royal arms and motto on the other, regulation brass slotted hilt (originally gilt) with knuckle-guard pierced and chased with crowned monogram, a ring at the top, lion's head pommel, its mane extending down the back-piece, and ribbed ivory grip (chipped) bound with twisted copper wire, in original black leather scabbard with triple line border engraved brass mounts including locket with frog-stud, and two suspension rings
78.4 cm. blade
78.4 cm. blade








