1854p Infantry Sabre, Tower Hamlets Militia, Victorian Officer

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

A very nice named example of a Victorian 1854 pattern infantry officer’s sabre to a Lt. F. Burgess of the 2nd Tower Hamlets Regiment of Militia. The 81.5cm slightly curved, fullered blade is etched with the cipher of Queen Victoria and scrolling foliage. The ricasso is stamped with a proof mark. The brass gothic style hilt also bears the royal cipher and has its original leather liner and fish skin grip. The sabre also has its original silver bullion sword knot. In excellent order save for some minor dents to the brass scabbard, blade with minimal pitting. Sword knot is frayed but overall very good. 1 metre long overall.

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA334900

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

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Description

A very nice named example of a Victorian 1854 pattern infantry officer’s sabre to a Lt. F. Burgess of the 2nd Tower Hamlets Regiment of Militia. The 81.

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5cm slightly curved, fullered blade is etched with the cipher of Queen Victoria and scrolling foliage.

Rams Head Antiques

The ricasso is stamped with a proof mark. The brass gothic style hilt also bears the royal cipher and has its original leather liner and fish skin grip. The sabre also has its original silver bullion sword knot. In excellent order save for some minor dents to the brass scabbard, blade with minimal pitting. Sword knot is frayed but overall very good. 1 metre long overall.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA334900

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