29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
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[M] AN EARLY 20TH-CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL...
AN EARLY 20TH-CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL MASTER-AT-ARMS SOLID HALF-BASKET HILTED SWORD
with 31in. etched steel blade stamped 'S.T. LONDON MADE', black wire-bound fish skin grip with stepped pommel, regulation bullion loop and scabbard as appropriate -- 37¾in. (96cm.) overall
Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1971, Sword No. 382 Vol 1, p.48; Vol 2 Plate 45.
with 31in. etched steel blade stamped 'S.T. LONDON MADE', black wire-bound fish skin grip with stepped pommel, regulation bullion loop and scabbard as appropriate -- 37¾in. (96cm.) overall
Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1971, Sword No. 382 Vol 1, p.48; Vol 2 Plate 45.
Sold for £248
Estimated at £200 - £300
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
AN EARLY 20TH-CENTURY ROYAL NAVAL MASTER-AT-ARMS SOLID HALF-BASKET HILTED SWORD
with 31in. etched steel blade stamped 'S.T. LONDON MADE', black wire-bound fish skin grip with stepped pommel, regulation bullion loop and scabbard as appropriate -- 37¾in. (96cm.) overall
Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1971, Sword No. 382 Vol 1, p.48; Vol 2 Plate 45.
with 31in. etched steel blade stamped 'S.T. LONDON MADE', black wire-bound fish skin grip with stepped pommel, regulation bullion loop and scabbard as appropriate -- 37¾in. (96cm.) overall
Lit: May & Annis: Swords for Sea Service, HMSO, 1971, Sword No. 382 Vol 1, p.48; Vol 2 Plate 45.
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
