with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with scrolls, foliage, crowned GR cypher, a grenadier, and 'warranted' on one face and with the crowned Royal Arms and the maker's details 'Cooper & Craven' on the other, gilt brass hilt comprising knuckle-guard, outer-guard involving two scrolling bars and lion's head pommel, chequered ivory grip (small cracks), in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, the locket and chape each with a ring for suspension, 74.5 cm blade
Sold for £1,700
with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with scrolls, foliage, crowned GR cypher, a grenadier, and 'warranted' on one face and with the crowned Royal Arms and the maker's details 'Cooper & Craven' on the other, gilt brass hilt comprising knuckle-guard, outer-guard involving two scrolling bars and lion's head pommel, chequered ivory grip (small cracks), in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, the locket and chape each with a ring for suspension, 74.5 cm blade
Auction: Fine Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 26th Jun, 2024
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Public Exhibition
Sunday 23rd June: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Monday 24th June: 10:00am to 7.00pm
Tuesday 25th June: 10.00am to 5.00pm
AUCTION DAY: 26TH JUNE 2024, AT 11:00am