AN 1827 PATTERN NAVAL SWORD FROM AN OFFICER OF R.Y. OSBORNE

with 27in. etched blade, brass hilt with hinged fishskin grip and leather scabbard of issue -- 38in. (96.5cm.) overall; together with a silver-mounted oak framed provenance to the Watch family with Osborne crest; an associated RN bicorn hat and epaulettes for the rank of Lieutenant contained in shaped toleware case

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Royal Naval Club & Royal Albert Yacht Club, Portsmouth

Condition Report

Blade with patches of rust; hat tin lacking staple

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