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For example,
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British Edward VII 1856 Pattern Royal Artillery Officers Sword. Pillin. #2511014
This British 1856 pattern Royal Artillery Officer’s Sword dates to between 1901 and 1907 and was made by Septimus John Pillin.
The 885mm single-edged blade has a flat spine and wide single fuller on both sides, tapering to a double-edged spear point. The blade is double-edged for the final 280mm.
The blade is etched on one side with the winged lightning bolts of the Royal Artillery amidst foliate scrollwork. The obverse is etched with foliate scrollwork and the crowned royal arms. The cypher of King Edward VII is etched between Scottish thistles suggesting that the sword belonged to an officer in a Scottish artillery regiment. Below the royal cypher is a field gun with the motto “UBIQUE”. The blade and etching are in very good condition. The etching is clear and the blade retains its polish with only very minor speckles of tarnish.
The spine bears the serial/order number 105066 and the ricasso bears a Pillin proof disk. The obverse of the ricasso bears the cutlers details, H. Maxwell & Co., 161 Picadilly, London. Henry Maxwell traded from these premises from 1850-1907.
The 3-bar nickel-plated steel hilt is in in very good condition. The ray skin grip is in excellent condition and the twisted wire binding is intact and tight. The knurled back strap has a stepped pommel and rounded tang nut. The blade is firm in the hilt.
The 1901 pattern brown leather covered scabbard is in good condition but lacks its frog strap. There are age and use related scuffs and marks. The sword sheaths and draws smoothly and is held firmly in the scabbard.
This is a very good example of an Edwardian Royal artillery officer’s sword.
£395.00
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