Lot 247 , A Regimental 1887 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officers Undress Sword

A Regimental 1887 Pattern Heavy Cavalry Officer's Undress Sword, Robert Mole & Sons, Birmingham, the honeysuckle hilt inscribed 'Capt. J. L. C. Jones, A.V.C.', the blade with crowned EVII cypher, with leather field scabbard, steel dress scabbard and carrying case; and a swordstick blade
Estimate £250-350

The hilt and handle are in generally good order. The blade appears to have some very minor pit spots and the tip has taken a slight knock. There are some very minute nicks to the blade edge in places. Appearslean otherwise. The leather scabbard is sound but with some general scuffing and wear in places and a similar story with sword case. The steel scabbard has patches of perished areas up and down both sides. Sword stick blade has some minor rust patches in places.


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Sold for £260