£130
A Light Infantry Officer's sword, the ricasso engraved "J.R. Gaunt & Son, Edward Thurkle, London & Birmingham", the blade measuring approx. 82cm in length; together with a Danish Officer's dress sword by C.L. Seifert, Kjøbenhavn, with shagreen grip, housed in a steel scabbard (2)
Danish sword -
Blade in good overall condition, with patches of light rust/corrosion at points along cutting edge and towards ricasso. Blade appears straight. Guard generally tarnished and lightly rusted in places; and rather loose in its fixing to grip. Shagreen grip a little frayed towards pommel. Scabbard is generally corroded, with dents at points. Overall, fairly rough.
Gaunt sword -
Blade tarnished generally, with rust/corrosion towards the tip. Guard in rough shape, with rust generally. Shagreen grip heavily worn and torn in places. A little loosely affixed.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
31.8% inc VAT*
