In good condition, a VR Picquet British 1854P Infantry Senior Officer’s Sword & Brass Scabbard
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A picquet 1854 pattern Senior British Infantry Officer’s Sword and Brass Scabbard. Blade etched with VR Victorian royal cypher plus “Firmin & Sons 153 Strand London” to the forte / ricasso. Slender dress sword weight / width blade.
The slender 32 1/2 inch blade is well etched and in good condition, some wear and small patina patches, firm in the hilt. The gothic brass hilt is good but has a slight inward impression. The black fishskin grip is in good condition, some wear and fading; the twisted grip wire bindings are good but the larger central wire is missing for some of the grip. The polished brass scabbard is in good condition, some slight scuffs around the chape. The swords sheathes and draws well.
A very nice example of a Victorian British picquet senior infantry officer’s sword at a low price, just was £? (too late, now sold). Please quote item reference ZW73. Further / full sized images available upon request. Box 2170 100 x 13 x 13 (1.85).
