Hammer

£320

Victorian Royal Naval Reserve Officer's Sword

31 1/2 inch, single edged blade with fuller.  Finely etched, small foliage scroll panels, royal coat of arms over RNR and Tudor crowned fouled anchor.  Forte with Vic crown royal coat of arms over maker " S W Silver 67 Cornhill London EC". Gilt brass guard with folding rear panel.  Victorian crowned fouled anchor cartouche.  Lion mask pommel and part checkered backstrap.  White shagreen grip with twist wire binding.  Complete in its black leather scabbard with gilt brass mounts.  Blue and gilt wire sword knot.  Clean condition.