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Lot 1505
Sale 2032 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Nov 26, 2024
Lots Close
Dec 11, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$1,000 -
1,500
Price Realized
$660
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Fine Victorian Gilt Hilt & Etched Blade Court Sword by Charles Webb
29" straight tapered spear point blade, .75" wide at the ricasso. 34.875" in overall length. 5.875" hilt with gilt brass knuckle bow, faceted urn shaped pommel cap, pointed langets and a forward swept disc shaped upper quillon. Dark brown reeded grip appears to be horn. Blade decorated with flowing acid etched foliate motifs with the central image on both sides being a {CROWN} over a highly stylized and intertwined "VR". Reverse blade etched in four lines C. WEBB/23/OLD BOND St/LONDON. The sword is accompanied by a gilt brass mounted leather scabbard with a shell motif frog hook. A gilt bullion and ribbon sword knot is attached to the grip. Charles Webb worked in London circa 1873-1857.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.







