British Pre WWI, Identified, Pattern 1821 Royal Artillery Officers Sword
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $650.00

Original era manufacture. British 1821 pattern Artillery sword with a leather covered sheath, Gaunt retailers name on the ricasso, J.R. Gaunt & Sons Limited, Late Edward Thurkle, 53 Conduit Street. London.W.. Serial numbered on the blade spine 12463. Named on the edge to G.(maybe C) R. M. Stanbury Taylor, with a unit marking in an additional line below. The polished steel blade measures 35 inches in length, with etched and frosted panels along it's length, and a cypher for Edward VII. The blade runs straight and true with no issues beyond normal age and wear. Steel guard, back strap and pommel, with a shagreen wrapped grip, bound with triple strand wire. Very sound brown leather covered scabbard with an integral suspension frog and securing straps. A very nice example with excellent possibilities for further research.