88.25cm curved fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 8728 for 1858, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned regimental title, crowned regimental motifs, battle honours and maker's panel, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with knot. Blade snapped and with contemporary repair. The etched decoration is of best quality. Wilkinson's records show this as being purchased by a Mr Housely.
Sold for £520
88.25cm curved fullered blade by Wilkinson, serial no. 8728 for 1858, etched with scrolling foliage, crowned regimental title, crowned regimental motifs, battle honours and maker's panel, regulation steel three-bar hilt, wire bound fishskin grip, contained in its steel scabbard, complete with knot. Blade snapped and with contemporary repair. The etched decoration is of best quality. Wilkinson's records show this as being purchased by a Mr Housely.
Auction: AUTUMN VIRTUAL FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR AUCTION, 15th Nov, 2023
FINE ANTIQUE ARMS & ARMOUR
NOVEMBER 14TH & 15TH 2023 FROM 10AM
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