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Click here to subscribe86cm fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned EIIR cypher, regimental badge, maker's panel for Wilkinson, serial no. 91130, owner's initials J.A.T., regulation plated three-bar steel hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard complete with knot and straps. Rust patches to blade.
83.5cm blade crudely etched with regimental motifs and maker's panel for BURBERRY, regulation pierced brass hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher and the regimental badge, wire bound plastic grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. Probably a later copy and poor fit in scabbard.
80.5cm mint blade etched with regimental motifs, maker's panel, serial no. 72012 for 1953, regulation pierced gilt hilt incorporating regimental motif surmounted by a GVIR cypher, eagle's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot. This sword appears to have undergone some form of Wilkinson refurbishment, possibly for the Queen's coronation.
84cm curved fullered blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned Royal arms and a crowned fouled anchor, regulation nickel plated gothic hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, bold lion's head pommel, wire bound white fishskin grip, contained in its re-leathered nickel plated scabbard, complete with leather and bullion sword belt.
77.5cm pipe backed blade with spear point, etched with a crowned fouled anchor, crowned Royal arms and maker's panel of FISKE, regulation gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Cleaned pits to the blade and scabbard leather flaking and repaired.
80cm fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 46811 for 1914-17, etched with scrolling rope and oak leaves, crowned fouled anchor and the Royal arms, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard.
76.25cm blade by Selby, Portsmouth, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation copper gilt hilt, the folding ide guard with owner's initials, EGTG, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved copper gilt mounted leather scabbard.
80cm blade etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher and maker's panel for OWEN HARRIES, regulation brass hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard. The upper mount inscribed Presented to Mr W. T. Kirkland R.N. by the E.R.A. Instructors and ship's company E.R.A.s of H.M.S. Fisgard, May 1st 1913.
76.5cm sharply curved blade engraved with a maker's panel for JOHN ROUND & SON, various Ordnance stamps dating it to August 1915, regulation steel hilt with D-shaped knuckle guard, ribbed iron grip, contained in its brass mounted brown leather scabbard with various Ordnance stamps. It may be of interest that the Indian Mountain Artillery served in Gallipoli.
80cm curved clipped back blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 32952 for 1895, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, crossed swords and batons, regulation copper hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, chipped, contained in its plated steel scabbard. Believed to be the sword of Major General Charles John Burnett. Ivory declaration submission number BK44R9R6
82.5cm clean blade by MAPPIN BROS London Bridge, profusely and finely etched with scrolling foliage and strap work, crowned VR cypher, ornate stand of arms CAMBRIDGESHIRE RIFLES and the presentation inscription, PRESENTED TO CHARLES CATLING ESQRE CAPTAIN OF THE 5TH CAMBRIDGESHIRE RIFLE VOUNTEERS BY THE OFFICERS, NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND PRIVATES UNDER HIS COMMAND MARCH 10TH 1863, the white metal hilt finely pierced and chiselled with scrolling foliage, oak leaves, acorns and a crowned strung bugle horn, back strap and pommel decorated to match, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its white metal mounted leather scabbard decorated to match. Repair to scabbard leather. See The Gary Bates Collection Part 1 Bonhams July 2012. Catling was appointed Captain on the 21st of August 1860 and served as such until his retirement in 1872. He was High Sheriff of Cambridgeshire in 1880 and resided at Needham Hall.
81.5cm blade by Thurkle, profusely and finely etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, a laurel spray, owner's crest and initials and the inscription PRESENTED TO W.M.R. HAGGARD OF WEST BRADENHAM HALL IN THE COUNTY OF NORFOLK ESQR BY HIS FELLOW PARISHIONERS AS A MARK OF ESTEEM AND AFFECTION ON THE OCCASION OF HIS JOINING THE EAST NORFOLK REGT OF MILITIA WHEN EMBODIED DECR. 27TH 1854 IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE WAR WITH RUSSIA FOR PERMANENT AND ACTIVE SERVICE, characteristic gilt brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher and profusely chased over all with oak leaves and scrolling foliage, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard.
broad 82cm blade etched and gilt with scrolling foliage, stands of arms, the Royal arms, a mounted cavalryman and signed Osborn and Gunby's Warranted, all against a blued ground, gilt brass three bar hilt in the Continental style with wire bound leather covered grip, in its heavy steel scabbard with gilt fittings, decorated with stylized leaves and Continental style steel drag.
77cm blade etched and gilt with trophies of arms, Royal arms, GR cypher and foliage against a blued ground, copper gilt stirrup hilt, the pommel and backpiece engraved with a crowned lion and a trail of acorns and oak leaves, the langets embossed with lion's heads, wire bound ivory grip, contained in its linear engraved gilt mounted leather scabbard, the locket signed John Gloag & Co., Edinburgh, complete with fine gold bullion knot. The decoration suggests that this sword was carried by a senior officer. Ivory Declaration Submission Reference 7J7DQLXE
83.5cm curved blade decorated with scrolling foliage, flowers of the Union, stands of arms, a cavalry officer, Royal arms and a crowned GR cypher, all highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in an associated steel scabbard. Some wear and restoration to grip.
84cm clean curved blade by Thurkle, London, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, laurel wreaths and crossed swords and batons, regulation gilt hilt with two-piece riveted ivory grips, contained in its brass scabbard, complete with bullion knot. Ivory declaration submission number PQGUT3LH
70cm curved plain blade, copper gilt stirrup hilt, the langets with lion's masks, linear carved ivory grip, contained in its copper mounted leather scabbard, the middle mount applied with a brass plaque engraved THE GIFT OF ALEXANDER REID TO HIS FRIEND AND SCHOOLFELLOW LIEUT W STIRLING 1823. Ivory declaration submission number 4FYE91KH
76.5cm blade decorated with scrolling foliage, a stand of arms, flowers of the Union, a mounted cavalry officer, crowned GR cypher and crowned Royal Arms, all highlighted in gilt on a faded blued ground, regulation steel stirrup hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, worn, contained in its steel scabbard.
73.5cm blade, double edged towards the tip, etched with a maker's panel GILL'S WARRANTED to one side, regulation pierced copper gilt hilt incorporating a crowned GR cypher surmounted by a strung bugle horn, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its brass mounted leather scabbard with the maker's details engraved on the top mount. Repair to scabbard.
81cm flattened diamond section blade decorated with a crowned GR cypher, crowned Royal arms and the motto POR DIOS POR LA LEY Y POR EL REY, highlighted in gilt on a blued ground, copper gilt hilt with boat shell guard, D-shaped knuckle guard, reeded spherical pommel, copper tape and wire bound grip, contained in its copper mounted leather scabbard, the upper mount with maker's plaque for SALTER. Chape a later replacement.
75.75cm flattened diamond section blade by Prater, London, etched with scrolling foliage, regimental motifs and HAC, regulation copper gilt hilt with D-shaped knuckle bow, the upturned shell guard pierced and applied with a white metal flaming grenade, contained in its copper gilt mounted leather scabbard. Scabbard leather repaired.
82.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 54595 for 1914-17, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned GVR cypher, regimental badge and owner's initials ANB, regulation steel gothic hilt incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard. Tang button nut lacking.
89.5m slightly curved fullered blade by REEVES, Ordnance stamped at the forte, sharpened for use, regulation three-bar steel hilt stamped 1DG F TSM, chequered two-piece leather grips, contained in its steel scabbard. The markings to the hilt suggest this was the sword of the 1st Dragoon Guards, F Troops, Sergeant Major. During the Crimean Campaign the 1st Dragoon Guards participated in the Charge of the Heavy Brigade.
82cm slightly curved fullered blade with various Ordnance stamps and dates at the forte, regulation steel hilt with Ordnance stamps at marked to the 7th Dragoon Guards, chequered two-piece leather grips, contained in it steel scabbard. During the Boer War the regiment fought at the battle of Diamond Hill in the summer of 1900
89cm Blade etched and polished with crowned Royal cypher and Royal arms with owner's initials E.A.M. interlaced and profuse scroll work, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London serial no. 35335 for 1897, regulation pierced steel hilt with Patent Solid Grip, silver wire bound chequered composition grip and steel backstrap, contained in its steel scabbard with twin suspension rings. Note: Edward Ashford Martin, 2nd Lieut. in the 21st Lancers, 8th Sept. 1897.
89cm blade etched and mirror polished with crowned GVR, Royal arms and scrolling foliage, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London serial no. 44004 for 1913, regulation nickel plated hilt, stepped pommel with laurel wreath border, wire bound composition grip, contained in its steel scabbard. Fine condition. Carabineers sword to J. H. A. ANNESLEY . The sword of Lt. Colonel Annesley who won the DSO in South Africa and attained that rank with the 6th Dragoon Guards in May 1913.
89cm blade etched and polished with crowned Royal cypher and Royal arms, crowned regimental badge and title, and profuse scrolling foliage, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London serial no. 37655 for 1900, regulation pierced and engraved steel guard with crowned QO (Queen's Own) and scrolling foliage, one piece copper wire bound fishskin covered pistol grip with plain pommel, contained in its polished steel scabbard with twin suspension rings.Note: see The British Cavalry Sword 1788 - 1912 Companion Volume, Richard Dellar, 2019, section 17 'Victorian Variations' for a section devoted to these swords. The sword of J. MANN-THOMSON.
83cm fullered blade by Thurkle, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, strung bugle horn and the inscription PRESENTED TO MAJOR CROWLE ON HIS PROMOTION BY THE OFFICERS, NON COMS & PRIVATES OF NO. 6 COM. 3TH MRVC AS A MARK OF THEIR ESTEEM JANY 10TH 1880, regulation steel Gothic hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with leather frog.
83cm blade etched and mirror polished with crowned Royal cypher, Royal arms, regimental badges and battle honours to Khartoum, by Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London serial no. 38341 for 1900, regulation nickel plated hilt applied with a silver regimental badge, silver wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its nickel plated full dress scabbard. The sword of C. W. G. H. WHELER, 31 August 1900.
82cm fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 51014 for 1914-17, etched with scrolling foliage and crowned Royal arms and GVR cyphers, regulation pierced steel hilt incorporating a crowned GVR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, complete with braided black leather knot and bag.
83.5cm fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 27571 for 1886, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cyphers, owner's crest and maker's panel, regulation brass Gothic hilt incorporating a crowned VR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard. This is the sword of M.J.W. Pike Esquire of the 1st Royal Irish Fusiliers. Lt. Colonel Pike commanded the 5th Battalion Royal Irish Fusiliers at Gallipoli. A digitised version of his account of the Gallipoli campaign, illustrated, can be found online at the Hoover Institution.
82.5cm blade profusely etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher, artillery motifs and the inscription PRESENTED BY MAJOR HILL M. LEATHES TO CAPTAIN JOHN LEE BARBER FOR COMMANDING THE MOST EFFICIENT AND BEST REGULATED BATTERY IN THE NORFOLK AND SUFFOLK BRIGADE OF ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS, plated hilt, pierced and chased with oak leaves and acorns, contained in its plated scabbard decorated with panels of strapwork, oak leaves and a crest, complete with white metal mounted bullion faced belt, stitching worn, and an interesting white metal mounted malacca cane, the pommel decorated with a crocodile and inscribed Lt Col H. M. Leathes Herringfleet Hall Suffolk, the collar inscribed In remembrance of a voyage to India in H.M. Troopship Crocodile, 1879, 86.5cm long. (2)
79cm blade by GIEVES, etched with oak leaves, rope and crowned fouled anchors, regulation gilt hilt, the folding side guard engraved with the owner's name W.H. Bradfield R.N., lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knots, chamois bag and leather bag. Bradfield was a Surgeon Lieutenant on HMS Hermes in the 1920's.
82.5cm clean blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 41946 for 1908, etched with regimental motifs, battle honours, and a crowned EVIIR cypher, regulation steel gothic hilt incorporating the regimental badge, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard complete with knot and frog.
82.5cm blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 68035 for 1939, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned regimental badge, crowned Royal arms and crowned GVIR cypher, regulation pierced plated steel hilt incorporating a GVIR cypher, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its field service scabbard, complete with knot.
80cm clean blade by GIEVES, etched with scrolling ropes and oak leaves, crowned GVR cypher, crowned fouled anchor, regulation gilt hilt incorporating a crowned fouled anchor, folding side guard engraved A. J. Tillard, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its engraved brass mounted leather scabbard, complete with knot.
79cm clean blade by POOLE & CO., etched with scrolling foliage, crowned VR cypher and crossed lances, characteristic gilt hilt, the down turned guard applied with a crowned VR cypher within a oak leaf wreath, D-shaped knuckle bow, crown pommel, silver wire bound grip, contained in its gilt mounted leather scabbard decorated with oak leaves, complete with bullion knot, transit bag and attached label suggesting it had been the property of F. Stapleton Bretherton, a Colonel who was killed in the Crimea.
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