86. A VICTORIAN 1857 PATTERN (ROYAL ENGINEERS) INFANTRY OFFICER'S BROADSWORD BY THURKLE.

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86. 2914262. A VICTORIAN 1857 PATTERN (ROYAL ENGINEERS) INFANTRY OFFICER'S BROADSWORD BY THURKLE.

Description

With an 82cm straight pointed blade with sharpened edge. The blade with elaborate etched decoration, Engineers thunderbolts and 'Royal Engineers' with VR monogram and previous owners initials THS. Marked for E.Thurkle Maker Soho London. With a broad guard with decorative pierced scrolling acanthus decoration, the wire wound shagreen grip with partially cross hatched strap and domed pommel. In a leather service type scabbard. 98cm overall.

Condition

Scabbard probably associated and with heavily scuffed surface. Blade with some light surface rust. Otherwise wear commensurate with age.

Sale

Militaria, Medals & Coins

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Bidding

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Highest bid:
263 EUR
Estimate: 239 – 358 EUR
Hammering:
Sold
Catalogue number 86 in Militaria, Medals & Coins
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Bid history

2 22 Nov, 04:52263 EUR
Only the highest room bid is shown above.
1 20 Nov, 08:29215 EUR
The reserve price of 215 EUR was met.
86. 2914262. A VICTORIAN 1857 PATTERN (ROYAL ENGINEERS) INFANTRY OFFICER'S BROADSWORD BY THURKLE.

Description

With an 82cm straight pointed blade with sharpened edge. The blade with elaborate etched decoration, Engineers thunderbolts and 'Royal Engineers' with VR monogram and previous owners initials THS. Marked for E.Thurkle Maker Soho London. With a broad guard with decorative pierced scrolling acanthus decoration, the wire wound shagreen grip with partially cross hatched strap and domed pommel. In a leather service type scabbard. 98cm overall.

Condition

Scabbard probably associated and with heavily scuffed surface. Blade with some light surface rust. Otherwise wear commensurate with age.

Sale

Militaria, Medals & Coins

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Details

House
Lawrences Auctioneers
Catalogue no
86

Militaria, Medals & Coins

Welcome to our Autumn Militaria, Medals and Coins sale.

Viewing Times:
Monday 20th November 9.30am - 4.30pm
Tuesday 21st November 9.30am - 4.30pm
Wednesday 22nd November 9.30am - 4.30pm
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IMPORTANT
In keeping with other Auction Houses, Lawrences do not in any way guarantee Third Reich period items. These are sold on a subject to no return basis. Viewing is strongly advised.*

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