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A BRITISH 1803 PATTERN OFFICER'S SABRE AND ANOTHER
The heavy curved fullered blade with embellishments of gilt decorations on a blued ground with maker's name Gibson's, Thomson & Craig's Warranted marked at ricasso, gilt-brass hilt with lion head pommel, decorated leather scabbard with three gilt brass mounts. With another 1803 pattern, checkered ivory grip (cracked), lacking scabbard.
30½ inch blades
Some staining on blade and wear to blue, leather fine, second sword with heavy grey patina to blade, otherwise as noted. (2)
The heavy curved fullered blade with embellishments of gilt decorations on a blued ground with maker's name Gibson's, Thomson & Craig's Warranted marked at ricasso, gilt-brass hilt with lion head pommel, decorated leather scabbard with three gilt brass mounts. With another 1803 pattern, checkered ivory grip (cracked), lacking scabbard.
30½ inch blades
Some staining on blade and wear to blue, leather fine, second sword with heavy grey patina to blade, otherwise as noted. (2)
Special notice
Notice Regarding the Sale of Ivory and Tortoiseshell
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing ivory or tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.