Fine Modern & Antique Guns - September 2015 : Sale A0915 Lot 342
ALGAR & WOOD, WARRINGTON AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICERS SWORD,

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ALGAR & WOOD, WARRINGTON
AN 1857 PATTERN ROYAL ENGINEERS OFFICER'S SWORD,
circa 1880, with Wilkinson-style 32in. slightly curved blade etched for two-thirds of its length with scroll and arabesques, including the legend 'VOLUNTEER ENGINEERS', inlet proof-mark and makers details at ricasso, pierced brass half-basket hilt (strong traces of gilding), decorated with carved acanthus leaves, wire-bound sharkskin grip, partially chequered back-strap with integral chequered domed pommel, complete with its bright steel service scabbard

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Estimate £200-300