An 1803 Royal Naval officer's sword, slender, shallow diamon...

Hammer

£1,600

An 1803 Royal Naval officer's sword, slender, shallow diamond section blade 27½", etched and blued and gilt for two thirds length with crown, GR cypher and stylized foliage on one side and trophy of arms in stylized foliage on the other, gilt stirrup hilt with crossguard engraved with foliate panels, pronounced knucklebow into flattened lion's head pommel with flowing mane backstrap, slightly swollen wirebound chequered ivory grip, in its black leather (limp and fractured) scabbard with stylized foliate engraved locket, middle band and chape, 2 rings, the locket maker's name "Salter, Sword Cutler and Jeweller to HRH the Duke of Sussex, 35 Strand London". Very Good Condition for age, the blade retaining virtually all original finish, the hilt and scabbard mounts approx 60% gilt. Plate 19