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An 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Presentation Sword, And An Artillery Officer's Sword (2) image 1
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Lot 67

An 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Presentation Sword, And An Artillery Officer's Sword
The First Dated 1865, The Second By Robt. Mole & Sons, Birmingham, Makers To The War & India Offices, Circa 1875

30 November 2016, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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An 1821 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Presentation Sword, And An Artillery Officer's Sword
The First Dated 1865, The Second By Robt. Mole & Sons, Birmingham, Makers To The War & India Offices, Circa 1875

The first with bright slightly curved fullered blade in fine condition and etched over half its length on one side with crowned 'VR' cypher and foliage including a crossed palm and laurel, and on the other with a martial trophy and the presentation inscription between foliage, all against a matt ground, the ricasso on one side with circular gilt-lined proof stamp centred on an etched star, regulation steel three-bar hilt, and wire-bound fish skin-covered grip, in its original steel scabbard with two rings for suspension (hilt and scabbard with some light pitting); the second of similar form, the blade (tip with some pitting) etched along one side with crowned regimental badge and motto between scrolling foliage, and on the other with elaborate crowned 'VR' monogram between 'Royal Artillery' and scrolling foliage, the ricasso etched with maker's details on one side, the hilt with partly chequered back-piece (light rust patination, scabbard missing) (2)
90.2 cm. blades

Footnotes

The presentation inscription reads: 'Presented By The Earl of Dudley To Corp.l. W. Whitgrove for Brilliant Swordsmanship. 1865.'

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