Lot Essay
This sword has been in the continuous possession of the Waller family
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BY ARCHER, KING'S CUTLER, DUBLIN, DATED 1798
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A IRISH PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE
By Archer, King's Cutler, Dublin, dated 1798
With curved hollow-ground blade etched over half its length on both sides with urns and foliage, one face with the royal arms and a cavalry officer, and the other with crowned 'GR' cypher, the seated figure of Britannia, and a dated warranty mark, gilt-brass stirrup hilt with cast and chased horse-head pommel, the guard in the form of a serpent, reeded wire-bound ivory grip, and original brass scabbard with two suspension-rings, engraved on one side with an Irish harp, 'GR' cypher, and the presentation inscription 'The gift of the Kenry Cavalry to Capt.n Waller 1799' within a crowned martial trophy, and on the other side with the maker's signature: in a wooden display case together with a framed newspaper clipping relating to the sword's presentation, and a modern white-metal officer's gorget (the sword and scabbard refurbished and with some wear)
32½in. (82.5cm.) blade
By Archer, King's Cutler, Dublin, dated 1798
With curved hollow-ground blade etched over half its length on both sides with urns and foliage, one face with the royal arms and a cavalry officer, and the other with crowned 'GR' cypher, the seated figure of Britannia, and a dated warranty mark, gilt-brass stirrup hilt with cast and chased horse-head pommel, the guard in the form of a serpent, reeded wire-bound ivory grip, and original brass scabbard with two suspension-rings, engraved on one side with an Irish harp, 'GR' cypher, and the presentation inscription 'The gift of the Kenry Cavalry to Capt.n Waller 1799' within a crowned martial trophy, and on the other side with the maker's signature: in a wooden display case together with a framed newspaper clipping relating to the sword's presentation, and a modern white-metal officer's gorget (the sword and scabbard refurbished and with some wear)
32½in. (82.5cm.) blade