More sword help requested please

[Charlie585]

Hi Gents,

Following on from my post in this thread:

http://www.britishbadgeforum.com/for...ad.php?t=24931

The friend that I mentioned has asked me if I can help with details on two more sword from his collection that he wishes to part with.

The first is pictured below and although it features the standard QVC cypher there is another crown etched / engraved on to the blade, this being the "Flat topped" Victorian crown which may help with dating it.

The second sword bears the cypher of William lV so easy to date and he believes it to be a Levee / Levy? Officer's sword. Although the scabbard is in several pieces he has been told that the furniture on this is very attractive and adds to the overall appeal of the sword

Any info and ideas on valuation for either sword would be gratefully received.

Second set of images to follow.

[Charlie585]

Here are the images of the William lV sword.

Regards to all.

Ry

[GregN]

Hi Ry, the William the 4th sword is a 1822 pattern Infantry Officers sword with pipe-back blade. It's a nice sword, the blades on these are very lightly engraved , usually with the W IV Cypher; which may not be visible as cleaning over the years tended to wipe away the engraving.

The other sword seems to be a transitional 1887 Heavy Cavalry Officers' sword. The basket being Victorian, the blade being Edward the 7th. It's in nice condition, the other side of the blade, opposite the brass test plug may indicate who made it.

The bible on British swords is "Swords of the British Army, The Regulation Patterns 1788 to 1914", Revised Edition by Brian Robson.

Cheers,

Greg

[Charlie585]

Originally Posted by GregN

Hi Ry, the William the 4th sword is a 1822 pattern Infantry Officers sword with pipe-back blade. It's a nice sword, the blades on these are very lightly engraved , usually with the W IV Cypher; which may not be visible as cleaning over the years tended to wipe away the engraving.

The other sword seems to be a transitional 1887 Heavy Cavalry Officers' sword. The basket being Victorian, the blade being Edward the 7th. It's in nice condition, the other side of the blade, opposite the brass test plug may indicate who made it.

The bible on British swords is "Swords of the British Army, The Regulation Patterns 1788 to 1914", Revised Edition by Brian Robson.

Cheers,

Greg

Many thanks Greg,

The information is very useful and I'm sure my friend will appreciate it.

Kind regards

Ry