12th Aug, 2023 9:30
SILVER, JEWELLERY, ANTIQUES & FINE ART
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A RARE 1847 PATTERN LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD OF THE 17TH LANCERS
made by Firmin & Son, Strand London, three bar hilt with wire-bound fishskin grip, straight single edged, acid etched with a crowned VR royal cypher, and crowned crossed lancers XVII LANCERS surrounded by scrolling foliage. 101.5cm long overall
Carried by Lieutenant John Chadwick, a troop leader in the charge at Balaclava. His medal was sold by Dix Noonan Webb, both items from the family.
Sold for £1,900
made by Firmin & Son, Strand London, three bar hilt with wire-bound fishskin grip, straight single edged, acid etched with a crowned VR royal cypher, and crowned crossed lancers XVII LANCERS surrounded by scrolling foliage. 101.5cm long overall
