*British, Named, 1827 Pattern, Naval Officers Sword by Gieve’s, with Sword Knot, Scabbard and Belt of Hangers*
The design of the 1827 Pattern Naval Sword was based on the earlier 1805 Pattern, with some modifications. Regulation gilt brass hilt with a handsome lions head pommel, and lions mane backstrap. The hinged lock is engraved with the officers name “E.C. Dea. R.N.” White rayskin grip bound with brass twist wire. The hilt retains its original bullion sword knot. “Gieve’s” engraved on the ricasso, they were Naval Outfitters based in Portsmouth as “Galt, Gieve & Co Naval Outfitters Portsmouth”. They operated with the “& Co” between 1859 and 1880 and ran the business from 111 High Street Portsmouth. From 1881 to 1886 they were plain Galt & Gieve at the same address. James Gieve and Sons stayed in business in Portsmouth until 1903. They were then found as Gieve’s in London from 1903-1969. Proved mark within a six pointed star on obverse ricasso. Letter B engraved on spine. Blade engraved with crown and anchor, on the other side is the motto “Dieu et Mon Droit” – “God and My Right”: the motto of the monarch of the United Kingdom. The blade is straight and single-edged, measuring approximately 85 centimeters in length, 96.5cm overall. It features a narrow fuller running along most of the blade’s length to reduce weight and increase balance.
Housed in a black leather scabbard with three gilt metal mounts and two suspension rings. The top with retaining pin to lock the sword into the scabbard when the folding guard is down.
The gold effect buckle is embellished with a crown above an anchor framed by a laurel wreath. Black leather belt. Belt length 103cm.
This is an iconic British ceremonial sword and would be great for any collection.
*Condition*
This is an outstanding Sword and scabbard. The blade is clean with very clear engraving and very minor signs of wear and tear, there is a small patch of rusting and the tip is slightly blunted. The grip and lion headed pommel are also excellent with only a tiny abrasion to the shagreen. The scabbard is in good condition though some red paint has been spilled on parts of it. The same paint is also in evidence on the belt. The leather is creased towards the top as if its been folded but is otherwise excellent, there are some dents to the brass work commensurate with age and service. Please see photographs as part of the condition report.
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