29th Apr, 2009 12:00
Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham)
75
[M] A 19TH-CENTURY OFFICER'S HALF-BASKET HILTED...
A 19TH-CENTURY OFFICER'S HALF-BASKET HILTED SWORD FOR THE ROYAL NAVY
with 26¾in. steel blade, white wire-bound fish skin grip, lion's head pommel with full-length mane, hinged thumb guard engraved A.W. Warry (lacks scabbard) -- 32in. (81.5cm.) overall
with 26¾in. steel blade, white wire-bound fish skin grip, lion's head pommel with full-length mane, hinged thumb guard engraved A.W. Warry (lacks scabbard) -- 32in. (81.5cm.) overall
Sold for £62
Estimated at £100 - £150
(inc. buyer's premium of 24%)
A 19TH-CENTURY OFFICER'S HALF-BASKET HILTED SWORD FOR THE ROYAL NAVY
with 26¾in. steel blade, white wire-bound fish skin grip, lion's head pommel with full-length mane, hinged thumb guard engraved A.W. Warry (lacks scabbard) -- 32in. (81.5cm.) overall
with 26¾in. steel blade, white wire-bound fish skin grip, lion's head pommel with full-length mane, hinged thumb guard engraved A.W. Warry (lacks scabbard) -- 32in. (81.5cm.) overall
Auction: Maritime and Scientific Models, Instruments & Art ('Popham), 29th Apr, 2009
