Victorian Rifle Volunteers officers sword, 81cm near mint condition blade, decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned strung bugle, crowned VR cypher, owner's monogrammed cartouche 'CR', excellent engraving on the matt ground, maker's name 'Mole' on the spine of the blade, and on the reverse fote 'Steamer' in a small panel showing a ship, wire-bound fish skin grip, the gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, in its steel scabbard, 100cm overall
Sold for £220
Victorian Rifle Volunteers officers sword, 81cm near mint condition blade, decorated with scrolling foliage, crowned strung bugle, crowned VR cypher, owner's monogrammed cartouche 'CR', excellent engraving on the matt ground, maker's name 'Mole' on the spine of the blade, and on the reverse fote 'Steamer' in a small panel showing a ship, wire-bound fish skin grip, the gothic hilt incorporating a crowned strung bugle horn, in its steel scabbard, 100cm overall
Auction: Summer Specialist Sale, 5th Jun, 2025
Our Summer Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors items.
The auction will feature a remarkable collection of works from the studio of artist Barrington Tabb (British, 1934-2022), a 1994 Mazda MX5 1.8iS, a selection of artworks by Doris Brabham Hatt, ARWA (1890-1969), and a fine selection of wines and spirits, including some rare Macallan whisky.
Viewing
Wednesday 4th June - 10am till 5pm