1805 Pattern Georgian Blue & Gilt British Naval Officer's Sword (sold)

Very good condition Georgian British navy officer's sword by Salter, the same maker as for Lord Horatio Nelson.

Stunning and exceptionally rare 1805 pattern British naval officer's sword made by Salter. Recently refurbished by Crisps & Sons of England. Therefore in overall very good condition except for the blade which has aged / rusted over the years (now stabilized) for which there is no refurbishment available. Though, as can be seem, the blade retains a good amount of its original blue and gilt etching.

The 32 inch blade in good order though has lost some etching and suffered a little from rusting. It is firm on the hilt; a little movement, hardly noticeable. The ivory and gilt wire grip in stunning order, as the hilt itself having been cleaned and re-gilted. The scabbard is a replacement though with the original fittings; it is therefore in exceptionally good order. These swords seldom come onto the market and I have endured the 8 month wait for Crisps to refurbish it. As Crisp's trade is a dying art, the ability to get a sword refurbished to such a high standard is numbered in days. The refurbishment alone cost me £871.79; that does not include what it cost me to buy the sword in the first place. Further / full sized images available upon request. My item reference number is 322 (55).