A 'PATTERN 1796' LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER’S SWORD WITH HANDWRITTEN PRESENTATION NOTE, CIRCA 1810

Spears, pikes & staffs

Militaria

With 28in. (71cm.) signed blade with etched and gilt details, brass stirrup hilt retaining traces of original gilding, ivory grip, bullion sword-knot, and unusual brass scabbard, originally gilt; together with a framed handwritten presentation note

Estimate: £3,500 - £4,000

Realized Price: £4,750 Without Premium

Christie's | London, South Kensington

Fine Antique Arms and Armour and Sporting Guns

Auction on: Dec 16, 2015