British 1821 Pattern Named Victorian Artillery Officers Sword. Wilkinson Sword Company

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British Victorian P1821 Royal Artillery officer’s sword made in 1887 by the Wilkinson Sword Company, London. This sword was a bespoke order for 2nd Lieutenant E. Clark of the Gloucester Regiment. Clark was killed in South Africa in May 1897.

The 812mm single-edged blade has a flat spine bearing the Wilkinson serial number 27957. The blade has a wide, three-quarter length fuller on both sides and tapers to a double-edged spear point. The blade is deeply etched with arched borders and foliate scrollwork. The sword has been professionally refurbished and the original etching, which would have included the Royal cypher of Queen Victoria and the field gun and lightning bolts of the Royal Artillery was removed, leaving blank panels, presumably for re-etching should the new owner request it. The blade and remaining etching are in very good condition, marred only by some small patches of tarnish.

The centre of percussion is marked on the spine with an arrow between the letters C. P.

The ricasso bears a proof disk used by Edward Thurkle between 1876 and 1899. It is possible that Thurkle was the one to have refurbished the sword, after which he added his own proof stud in place of the original Wilkinson one. The obverse ricasso bears the crowned feathers of the Prince of Wales with the motto “Ich Dien” (I serve) and a ribbon with the words “By Appointment.” Below this are the maker’s details, “Patented Solid Hilt. Henry Wilkinson, Pall Mall, London.”

The 3-bar steel guard and grip were also refurbished and are in very good condition. The ray skin grip is in excellent condition as is the twisted wire binding. The knurled steel back strap has a stepped pommel and rounded tang nut. The blade is firm in the hilt and retains its leather washer. The re-gripping and refurbishment of the hilt was probably done at the same time as the blade refurbishment.

The brown leather covered service scabbard in in good condition and remains strong with the stitching intact. The mouth of the scabbard is made of German silver. There are minor age and use related scuffs and marks to the leather and minor damage to the frog strap. The sword sheaths and draws smoothly and is held firmly in the scabbard.

This is a very good condition named Victorian artillery officer’s sword which has been later refurbished. With a little work it could be used by a currently serving officer.

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