For sale, a great example of this unique sword pattern carried by British officers from the 1820s to the 1840s, and even beyond. The 1821 is the first British pattern to include the famous pipeback blade designed by Prosser. This one was retailed by Hebbert and Hume, at 8 Pall Mall street, which means it... Continue Reading →
SOLD – 1821 French infantry officer sabre
This is a great quality example of this sabre that was in use in France from 1821 to 1870. This specific example has a high quality hilt, with a light blade that still bears traces of etchings that are now mostly unreadable. The blade was service sharpened. The scabbard is in great shape, with most... Continue Reading →
SOLD – WW1 era 1845 artillery officer sabre – by Wilkinson
This is a best quality sword made by Wilkinson sometime around WW1 based on the company's etching. The blade is a bit of a mystery, being devoid of most etchings you would expect to see, as well as sporting no serial number and a rather rare Wilkinson inscription. There is no doubt though that this... Continue Reading →
Sold -1821 British Cavalry Officer pipeback sabre – by Gibbons
This is a gorgeous example of the 1821 officer sabre made by a scarce maker or retailer: J. Gibbons of Canterbury. It is rare that engravings remain on earlier blades as they tend to be fairly shallow, but in this case the blade is in pristine condition. This early Victorian sabre was likely made for... Continue Reading →