26th Nov, 2024 10:00

AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION

 
Lot 155
 

155

AN 1832 PATTERN LIFE GUARDS OFFICER'S SWORD

95.75cm fullered blade etched with a maker's panel for HAWKES & CO., serial no. 795, regulation brass four-bar hilt embossed with flaming grenades, scarce chequered hard rubber grip with brass wire binding, in its steel scabbard. This type of grip composition is usually associated with the Patent Solid Hilts of Wilkinson.

Sold for £2,400


 

95.75cm fullered blade etched with a maker's panel for HAWKES & CO., serial no. 795, regulation brass four-bar hilt embossed with flaming grenades, scarce chequered hard rubber grip with brass wire binding, in its steel scabbard. This type of grip composition is usually associated with the Patent Solid Hilts of Wilkinson.