£550
AN 1821 HEAVY CAVALRY OFFICERS SWORD (1821-1887).
With a 92cm straight pointed blade with partial fuller, etched with VR monogram beneath a crown and amongst finely decorated foliage, the blade marked for Hawkes Mostley & Co, London, Manufacturers to the Queen, stamped 'Proved' to the back. With a 'Honeysuckle' design steel guard, oval stepped pommel and fish skin covered wire bound grip with seven bindings. In a steel scabbard with twin ring suspension, 109cm overall. Hawkes Mostley and Co traded at this address between 1821 and 1852.
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