74cm pipe backed blade with spear point by PROSSER 9 Charing Cross London, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt gothic hilt, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the mounts chiselled with bands of oak leaves, the upper mount with maker's panel, bullion knot. Retains most of its polish and etched matt ground and with all of its original gilt finish. Contemporary repair to scabbard leather above the chape.
Sold for £800
74cm pipe backed blade with spear point by PROSSER 9 Charing Cross London, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned fouled anchor and crowned Royal arms, regulation gilt gothic hilt, lion's head pommel, wire bound fishskin grip, in its gilt mounted leather scabbard, the mounts chiselled with bands of oak leaves, the upper mount with maker's panel, bullion knot. Retains most of its polish and etched matt ground and with all of its original gilt finish. Contemporary repair to scabbard leather above the chape.
Auction: AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 26th Nov, 2024