An Early 19th Century Naval Officer's Sword, with 70cm plain single edge fullered steel blade, the gilt brass hilt with engraved fouled anchor to the langet, stirrup knuckle bow and wire bound fish skin grip; a 19th Century Naval Cadet's Sword, the 53cm single edge fullered steel blade faintly etched, with the brass gothic hilt cast with a fouled anchor, wire bound bone grip and lion head pommel, with brass mounted leather scabbard (2)
Guide Price:
£150-200
The naval officer's sword - the blade tip is slightly bent, there is black patching to the surface, the hilt has small nicks and knocks to the edge particularly near the sword knot. The hilt bears traces of gilt. There is no scabbard. The cadet's sword - the blade has been blunted, the etching is faint and there is black patching to the surface. The ivory grip is cracked and broken in two places and the hilt is loose. The leather scabbard is scuffed.