the first with etched blade, copper alloy pommel (cross-guard missing) and wire-bound grip, in its scabbard (worn); the second for a Victorian court sword; the third and fourth blades for court or robe swords; the fifth a scabbard for a courtsword, the sixth and seventh scabbards for small-swords with iron mounts; another (incomplete); an epee stamped ‘Wilkinson Pall Mall’ with tapering blade of square-section and helmet pommel, another, stamped ‘Paris’, and a sword in fantastic style with brass hilt cast with dragonheads, the first: 72.0 cm (9)
Sold for £240
the first with etched blade, copper alloy pommel (cross-guard missing) and wire-bound grip, in its scabbard (worn); the second for a Victorian court sword; the third and fourth blades for court or robe swords; the fifth a scabbard for a courtsword, the sixth and seventh scabbards for small-swords with iron mounts; another (incomplete); an epee stamped ‘Wilkinson Pall Mall’ with tapering blade of square-section and helmet pommel, another, stamped ‘Paris’, and a sword in fantastic style with brass hilt cast with dragonheads, the first: 72.0 cm (9)
Auction: Arms, Armour & Militaria, 6th Dec, 2023