This auction has ended. View lot details
You may also be interested in
Lot 48
An Unusual Light Cavalry Officer's Sword Of 1788 Pattern TypeBy Harvey, Birm.m., Dated 1787
25 July 2007, 10:30 BST
London, Knightsbridge£400 - £600
Looking for a similar item?
Our Arms and Armour specialists can help you find a similar item at an auction or via a private sale.
Find your local specialistAn Unusual Light Cavalry Officer's Sword Of 1788 Pattern Type
By Harvey, Birm.m., Dated 1787
By Harvey, Birm.m., Dated 1787
With curved blade double-edged at the point and fullered over its entire length on each side, and with a narrow fuller bordering the back for most of its length on each side, the back of the blade at the forte with etched maker's details and date, stirrup hilt of regulation form with slender double langets on both sides, beaked flat pommel and back-piece in one, and ribbed leather-covered grip (worn) originally bound with twisted wire (some pitting overall)
91.6 cm. blade
91.6 cm. blade
Footnotes
The 1788 pattern light cavalry sabre was inspired by regimental sabres in use prior to that date of which this appears to be an example








