In good condition, the Victorian British Mameluke Sabre of Maj Gen Michael Willoughby
Sorry, this item has been sold (NB: we do not divulge sold prices). However, we have a search facility to help you find more similar items. Plus a feature that allows you to enter your email and keywords (for what you are looking for) to be notified by email when anything comes in. Or you can simply browse the various categories. See the left hand navigation column.
Major General Michael Willoughby (1803-1871). Photo of portrait shows him wearing military uniform with Order of the Bath and Scinde medals, with this very sword in hand and wearing the sash. Major GeneralWilloughby has an impressive obelisk shaped memorial in Kensal Green Cemetery which lists his Military career in India at some length recording his command of field Artillery on several occasions in the Manea Kanta in 1834, at the storming of the fortress of Codra and other locations, that he was present at the capture of Aden and at Hyderabad. He was the Father of Edward Cotgrave Parr Willoughby whose heroic exploits are well documented.
UK ivory permit allowing us to sell this provided to buyer.
The well etched 30 inch blade is in good condition with some patina patches, firm in the hilt. The hilt in good shape. The ivory grip has a chip one side and a gilt brass rosette decorative stud missing the other, but is otherwise aged / good. The brass scabbard has some age (slight tarnish and finger prints, possible of the general) but is very good. The sword sheathes and draws well. Silk sash in good condition for its age.
Great example at a great investment price of was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote reference AI34. Full sized / further photos available upon request. Box 2001 95 x17 x17 (2.495).
