In good overall condition, a Victorian Lyons Clan British General’s Mameluke
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Note: As the photos show, the ivory grip scales have some sectional losses; we have a tin of ivory repair compound / paste available if required (was £? (too late, now sold)).
The ricasso is etched to maker “Webb & Bonella (23) Old Bond St. London”, showing “By Appointment” to the then Prince of Wales, dating the sword from 1869 to 1887.
The etched Coat of Arms (three rampant lions’ heads over a chevron) with motto “In Te Domine Speravi” is for the Lyons Clan. The only senior British army officer (general) member of the clan with rights to use the family crest we could find was General Thomas Casey Lyons CB (born 9th July 1829 â died 13th September 1897).
Lyons was commissioned into the 16th Regiment of Foot (Bedfordshire Regiment of Foot / Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment) in 1845. He saw action at the Siege of Lucknow during the Indian Rebellion in 1857. He became Commander of the 1st Infantry Brigade in April 1884 and General Officer Commanding the Western District of Great Britain in April 1885 (likely the date this sword was purchased). General Thomas Casey Lyons went on to serve as Governor of Bermuda from 1892 to 1896.
This item, in compliance with the new ivory law, has been registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) and given the UK Government license / permit reference 8MB5X2ZK which allows us to legally sell it.
The 31 1/2 inch blade is in very good condition, some age etc., and firm in the hilt. The hilt in good though aged condition. The ivory grip scales good but for losses and repair (replaced section). The original sword knot is sound but aged and frayed. The brass scabbard in good condition. The sword sheathes and draws well.
We do not believe there is any candidate owner for this sword other than General Thomas Casey Lyons. As such, our price of was £? (too late, now sold) is an absolute bargain, really. Please quote item reference Z81. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 1605-golf (1.846).
