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Post by u02rjs4 on Apr 5, 2012 19:42:13 GMT
I just posted requiring help with valuing a shasqua but i have another sword i would like some info on if anyone's got it. All i know is it has the Royal Artillery engraved on it so its british and i was told its early 20th century when i bought it. On the blade it has 1811 stamp but i think that can't be the date as it seems to old. It appears to be a dress or parade sword as it hasn't been sharpened at all and has lots of blade detail. Any thoughts of what it is and value etc? |
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Post by somewhat on Apr 5, 2012 19:52:47 GMT
Dave Kelly, correct me if I'm wrong XD
I'm going to guess that it's a George V or VI sword from the 20th century, Royal Artillery hilt and etchings on the 1895 thrusting blade. In that condition might be worth 2-3 hundred quid, but again not sure.
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Post by Rifleman Lizard on Apr 5, 2012 20:05:29 GMT
It is definitely an Artillery Officers dress sword, although I'm not educated on the blade specs.
What I do know is that many of the markings on this are still etched into current officers swords (mine included, although GR is now ER of course). It looks genuine so i doubt the date stamp is a forgery.
It's a little beat up for a dress sword which will certainly have an impact on value; but I've seen them go for £600+ on auction sites. Keep it in good nick that's for sure.
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Post by u02rjs4 on Apr 5, 2012 20:05:58 GMT
Forgot to add a note the blade is untouched but the guard appears to have had rust removal and a lacquer coating incase this knocks the value down.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 5, 2012 22:44:32 GMT
It is authentic for sure (1811 is the attributed no for an officer), the value for that one should go at least 350$ and up, more if you can track the officer it was issued to.
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Post by u02rjs4 on Apr 5, 2012 23:25:09 GMT
do you have an exact model name i can list it as?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 6, 2012 4:29:38 GMT
A 1821 pattern or GVR (Georges V) artillery officer sword should be just fine.
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Post by u02rjs4 on Apr 6, 2012 9:23:22 GMT
thanks everyone
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