4th Nov, 2021 12:00
The Works of Art, Medals, Militaria & Furniture Auction
A VICTORIAN KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD
VICTORIAN KING'S ROYAL RIFLE CORPS OFFICER'S DRESS SWORD,
by Henry Wilkinson of Pall Mall London, the slightly curved fullered blade with etched royal cypher and scrolled decoration, numbered 9929 to edge, with pierced guard bearing Rifles device to wirework shagreen grip, housed in metal scabbard
Provenance: According to the archival records this sword was purchased 3rd September 1859 by a Captain Loftus
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Sold for £260
Estimated at £200 - £300
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