A sword of 1796 Light Cavalry pattern, with 33in. blade copiously etched for most of its length with foliate decoration, Trophies of Arms, Britannia, cypher a Crest of a rampant lion with axe and a Rose within a circle inscribed WEST YORK MILITIA, with clear scrolls showing maker Osborne Gunby circa 1810 Brass (originally gilt) stirrup hilt, with engraved decoration on langets, wire-bound wooden grip and backpiece terminating in Eagle's head pommel, in a massive black leather scabbard, with brass mounts, the chape extended to incorporate the middle-band. As an interesting aside, I have a copy of the West Australian Newspaper 1984 showing the Eighth Nizam of Hyderabad holding this sword. Some staining to blade but quite clear etching. With no damage to scabbard or chops to blade, I regard as is very good condition.
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1796 pattern Light Cavalry officer’s sword. A superb example retaining most of its original blue & gilt design to the single fullered blade. The blade is engraved with the “GR” cypher to one side which is surmounted by the Hanoverian Crown. The style of Royal Cypher would indicate the sword is by Henry Osborne 1798 see page 307 plate 28.1 The British Cavalry Sword by Richard Dellar. The blade has no chips and retains 85% Blue Gilt. The wire bound leather covered grip is in top condition. Superb scabbard totally dents free. These swords are now well over 200 years old, and it is a pleasure to handle this example.
An extremely attractive example $3500
A very rare 1814 Household Cavalry Sword. No maker mark which is common with this sword. Good wire bound fish skin grip. Retains its small quillon. Only odd traces of original gilt showing but complete with scabbard and fish skin inserts.
Blade 34.5 inches.
$11,000
A scarce Cavalry Officers Mameluke Hilted dress sword with blade etched with Kings Hussars and makers details
Hawkes & Co London Manufacturers to the Queen. All etching very clear. Sword being very similar to Plate 12.12 Page 113 Of the British Cavalry Sword by R. Dellar. Circa 1838-1868. Complete with scabbard & sword knot.
Overall good condition $6950.00
A scarce Cavalry Officers Mameluke Hilted dress sword with blade etched with crossed Lancers over IX Lancers and maker Prosser. The etching is worn but still very readable.
Red velvet covered scabbard in very good condition. Sword being similar to Plate 12.9 page 112 of Richard Dellar’s book. Circa 1822-37.
Overall good condition $6950.00
An extremely rare 11th Hussars 1853 pattern presentation Cavalry sword. True to pattern, however the hilt has an extra silver wrap in order to make it more decorative. The blade is by Henry Wilkinson No 19199 and is flat sided with slight clipped point. Presentation inscriptions on both sides which read;
"For the best man-at-arms in the Bombay army"
"PRIZE SWORD"
"Given by Col. Fraser. V.C. 11th Hussars"
REVERSE
"Won by Sergeant Hurst 11th Hussars"
"POONA 1867"
"Presented by Lt. General Sir Robert Napier K.C.B Commander in Chief"
Complete with dent free scabbard. This sword is of the highest rarity to a famous British Cavalry unit, given by a Victoria Cross winner during the recipient’s service in India. Blade length 34 ½ inches
Very Good condition $4250
An extremely rare and unusual 1796 Heavy Cavalry Full dress Sword by Irish maker J. Read maker 8 College Green Dublin in cartouche on top scabbard mount. Apart from decorative stirrup hilt the sword is true to pattern except for the scabbard which is very fancy. Top scabbard ring appears to be period removed possibly to allow easier vertical hanging. Top mount has engraved crown over Prince of Wales plumes and there are various other motives on the scabbard mounts. The scabbard has reasonable repairs due to the age old problem of people withdrawing the blade from the horizontal.
Very good condition apart from scabbard repair. $3750
1822 Pattern Rifle Officer’s Presentation Sword to Captain H.G. Sutton 40th Lancashire (3rd Manchester) Volunteer Corps, the 81.5 cm blade with single fuller by J. & W. Wood, King St., Manchester is etched overall with scrolling foliage crowned VR cypher strung bugle horn and presentation panels ‘Presented To Captain H.G. Sutton By The Members of No. 8 Company 40th L.R. Volunteers On His Promotion As A Token Of Their Most Sincere Regard 28th Day Of February 1874’, on the reverse a further etched section ‘40th Lancashire Rifle Voltrs.’, the exceptionally ornate pierced hand guard features a crowned strung bugle horn foliate panels side panels of Union sprays wire bound fish skin grip with back strap of ornate oak sprays contained in its plated scabbard this with three highly decorative panels, the sword in overall excellent condition, the scabbard similar but with one very minor dent
Note: Sold with a considerable amount of research concerning Sutton’s career. In brief he was a self-made man being called to the Bar in January 1876 and was promoted to Lieut. Col. in 1876 but resigned his commission in 1879 although only 36 yrs old. This was possibly due to what was then considered a disgrace being in debt regarding a mortgage.
$4750
