SCARCE BRITISH 1895 PATTERN VICTORIAN ARMY OFFICER'S SWORD by EDWARD THURKLE

Description: CELLPHONE USERS PLEASE CLICK ON THE DESCRIPTION LINK TO VIEW DETAILS AND PHOTOGRAPHS! Scarce "As Found" British 1895 Pattern Victorian Army Officer’s Sword London made by Edward Thurkle Click images to enlarge Description Up for Consideration is a Scarce Untouched as found British 1895 Pattern Victorian Army Officer’s Sword made in London by Edward Thurkle. c1898-1914 A scarce untouched as found British 1895 Pattern Victorian army officer’s sword made in London by Edward Thurkle. The P1895 was the predecessor of the 1897 pattern which remains the current British army sword. The 1895 pattern sword was produced for less than 2 years before being replaced with the 1897 pattern. The main differences between the two patterns is that the P1897 has the inner edge of the guard turned down to prevent excessive wear to the officers' uniform. The beaked quillon is more pronounced on the earlier 1895 pattern and the half basket guard has larger gaps between the pierced scrollwork and cypher. Both patterns utilize the 1892 pattern thrusting blade. The 32 inch thrusting blade is of dumbbell form, having a symmetrical cross section with a slightly rounded spine and belly and a short central fuller. The blade becomes wedge shaped for approximately two-thirds of its length and terminates in a narrow spear point. The blade was service sharpened, probably for the Anglo-Boer War and is in fair condition with a several small patches of rust that can be removed quite easily. The blade still has signs of etchings showing scrolled foliate panels, a rayed crown and the cypher of Queen Victoria over crossed laurel and palm fronds. The obverse is similarly etched but less easy to see. There is some extreme as wear to the etching in places due to long field use of this sword. The ricasso bears the brass proof stud of Edward Thurkle, a famous London maker. The steel half basket guard has pierced foliate scrollwork surmounted by the cypher of Queen Victoria. The guard is in good condition all of its original plate removed and the guard has browned with age over time or purposely done to keep the glare to a minimum as was done during the American civil war. The knurled back strap is finished with an oval pommel and tang button. The ray skin grip is in good condition and the wire is intact and tight though has several small areas of loss showing the wood handle beneath. The sword is complete with its steel scabbard with twin suspension rings. The original scabbard has been darkened down as well and has some minor rust areas, missing mouth cap which has apparently broken free, some drag issues at the bottom but it fits the sword blade fine. The sword sheathes and draws well, a little stiff to the end. 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Price: 650 USD

Location: Lawrence, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-10-08T14:01:56.000Z

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