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BY HAMBURGER, ROGERS & CO., 30 KING ST. COV.NT GARDEN, LONDON, MID-19TH CENTURY
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A BRITISH 16TH LANCERS OFFICER’S LEVÉE SWORD
BY HAMBURGER, ROGERS & CO., 30 KING ST. COV.NT GARDEN, LONDON, MID-19TH CENTURY
With curved single-edged blade double-edged towards the point and etched with ‘VR’ cyphers, trophies of arms, scrollwork and on one side ‘XVI LANCERS’, gilt brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, ivory grip (damaged), and original steel scabbard with pierced gilt-brass mounts and two rings for suspension
32 1/2in. (82.5cm.) blade
BY HAMBURGER, ROGERS & CO., 30 KING ST. COV.NT GARDEN, LONDON, MID-19TH CENTURY
With curved single-edged blade double-edged towards the point and etched with ‘VR’ cyphers, trophies of arms, scrollwork and on one side ‘XVI LANCERS’, gilt brass hilt with lion’s head pommel, ivory grip (damaged), and original steel scabbard with pierced gilt-brass mounts and two rings for suspension
32 1/2in. (82.5cm.) blade
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.