A Victorian 1845/1854 pattern officers sword. Fish skin grip with copper binding, nickel plated gothic style guard with integral VR cypher, rounded quillon and stepped pommel. Single edge blade with fuller to both sides, etched decoration featuring the VR cypher and crown. Proof marked and retailers mark for Traylers and Co, Portsmouth at the ricasso, complete with leather sword knot. No scabbard.
Notes: Traylers & Co operated in High street, Portsmouth as tailors & outfitters from 1881 – 1905.
Approximately 97cm length, condition is generally very good, wear to the high points of the nickel plating on the guard, which reveals the brassy base metal. Blade is clean with only minor mottling in places, some wear to the surface of the etched decoration, but most is legible (see photos).
Queen Victoria reign was from 1837-1901.
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Reference number 0650178
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