Auction Catalogue

27 & 28 June 2012

Starting at 10:00 AM

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Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Washington Mayfair Hotel  London  W1J 5HE

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Lot

№ 648

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28 June 2012

Hammer Price:
£520

An 1831 Pattern General Officer’s Mameluke Hilted Sabre. A Victorian period example, 84 cm unfullered blade with clip back point by Thurkle of Soho London etched with crowned ‘VR’ cypher crossed sword and baton crossed laurel and palm sprays and other scrolling foliage, brass mounted hilt with crossguard, this with foliate ecusson incorporating crossed sword and baton within laurels, two piece ivory grip in its brass scabbard complete with gold and crimson lace sword knot, the blade retains the majority of original polish, very good overall condition £300-500