Spring Antique Arms and Armor Day - 1
Lot 52:
Scarce 1796 Model English Officer’s Presentation Sword to a Military Medical Surgeon Edmond Sanders. Very unusual example of 1796 model English Officer’s sword presented to a military medical surgeon Edmond Sanders at Bridge End on October 16th, 1800, as stated engraved accordingly on the outside of the folding half of the kidney-shaped guard. In its gold gilt brass furniture with a silver wire grip. Outer guard having highly unusual locking mechanism to secure the folding half of the guard in place. Mounted with a straight single-edged large fullered blade of German manufacturer engraved J.J. Runckel Zolingen on the spine and retaining partially worn etched decorations on both sides. Original metal-threaded tassel still present. Overall length: 39 1/2". Blade length: 31 1/4"
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