Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2023 : Sale A0323 Lot 206
A BRITISH OFFICERS PATTERN 1897 DRESS SWORD BY R. MOLE BIRMINGHAM FOR TRAYLOR & CO, PORTSMOUTH, serial no. M7117,

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A BRITISH OFFICER'S PATTERN 1897 DRESS SWORD BY R. MOLE BIRMINGHAM FOR TRAYLOR & CO, PORTSMOUTH, serial no. M7117,
circa 1914, with straight 32 1/2in. blade, broad blind fullers for approximately half its length, both sides etched with scrolls, geometrics and arabesques together with the Royal Coat of Arms, King's crowns and a 'GRV' device, signature at forte, the reverse with inlaid 'Star of David' proofmark, plated and pierced half-basket hilt with turned down inner guard, sharkskin grip and chequered back-strap (some staining to plated areas), complete with a later bullion sword-knot and in its pigskin leather field service scabbard with Sam Brown sword-frog



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Estimate £150-250

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