Dutch Pre WWI M1843 Navy Officers Sword, Ivory Grip
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: $775.00

Original era manufacture. 28 inch, pipe back, polished steel blade with French proofs on the ricasso. The blade surface displays a decoration of flowers and stands of arms which are a bit faint at this point. Light cleaned corrosion to the surface with a few shallow nicks in the cutting edge. Attractive pierced brass guard with an Ivory grip which has a chip at the base of the pommel. The black leather scabbard has sound stitching and the metal fittings have a silver wash indicating use by an administrative official. Scarce 19th century Naval officers sword of a pattern replaced in 1882.