1827P William IV Infantry Officer's Sword
w/ Brass Bowl Guard, Sold |
A very unusual bespoke version of the British 1827 pattern infantry
officer's sword, possibly from the Spanish Carlist War, with brass
bowl guard, William IV, pipe-back blade, in very good condition.
 

It is too difficult to tell if the very unique brass bowl guard
for this 1827 Pattern British infantry officer's pipe-back sword
was made that way or added / modified slightly later; we suspect
the oater, but not that long after the sword was originally made.
The 1827P with its pierced guard and weak folding section was highly
derided for its hand protection. Clearly, this modified version
was done for an officer who feared the consequences of any sword
on sword engagement with the official pattern hilt. The brass bowl
guard is well fitted and has a patina to indicate it is a period
modification.


The tablet form etching with the royal cypher of King William IV
dates the blade at least from 1830 to 1837; we suspect the bowl
guard was added during this date range as well. The maker's name
"Vernon" of 4 Charing Cross London still very clear. The
31 1/2 inch blade is well above average condition wise. There are
a number of small nicks to the forward cutting edge which we believe
to be period, so it perhaps saw action during the First
Carlist War, which might also explain the special hilt, perhaps
the officer was not bound by the strict British regulation pattern;
the bowl does have a strangely Spanish look to it.

In any event, the blade is in such good order, it alone is worth
the sale price of £xxx. Further / full sized images available
upon request. Our item reference number is E59 (776)

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