A 1796 pattern infantry sword, the 82.5cm fullered steel bla...

Hammer

£1,200

A 1796 pattern infantry sword, the 82.5cm fullered steel blade with etched decoration and bayonet tip, the gilt brass hilt with folding guard, knuckle bow with bud finial, cast wire effect grip and urn pommel, 98.5cm long overall, lacking scabbard, with a similar example lacking knuckle bow and finial, a c1790 Naval officer's sword with 74.5cm straight fullered steel blade, the brass stirrup hilt with single bar knuckle bow and horn grip mounted with a brass fouled anchor shield, 88.5cm long overall, and c1790 Naval type sword with 81cm straight fullered etched steel blade with bayonet tip, the steel stirrup hilt with single bar knuckle bow and ribbed and wired ivory grip, 92.5cm long overall, lacking scabbard (4) (at fault)

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The 1796 pattern infantry sword shows wear and tarnishing to the blade, wear to the gilt brass finish of the hilt and a build up of polish residue in various crevices. The 1796 pattern infantry sword lacking knuckle bow and finial is in a similar condition with painted losses. Its scabbard shows a detached brass mounted tip with crude attempted repair and further damage to the leather below the top mount. All the scabbard mounts show wear, dents and tarnish.

The naval officer's sword with horn grip shows nicks, tarnishing and wear to the blade, with any etched or engraved decoration to the blade worn away. The hilt shows an open but apparently secure joint where the knuckle bar meets the hilt. The pommel shows a possible later capstan rivet. All brass areas show wear and tarnishing. The horn grip shows a build up of polish. The scabbard shows a crude repair to the tip.

The naval officer's sword with ivory grip shows wear, tarnishing and pitting to the blade and steel hilt, and wear, staining and cracking to the ivory grip. The grip wiring is also detached in places.