Lot 720

A VICTORIAN STYLE LIFE GUARD OFFICER’S CAVALRY SWORD

The hilt with '2' entwined into the cypher, wire twisted skin grip, the 39" blade with brass button proof stamp, etched with VRI insignia, brass mounted scabbard, 117cm long overall

Estimate: £100 - £200
Hammer price: £260
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.


Condition report:


Wear overall, some loss of detail to blade having probably been polished. Casting and details weak to some of the gilt mounts. See extra images. We are of the opinion that this is a version made in 20th Century rather than 19th Century. 

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