Fine Modern & Antique Arms - March 2023 : Sale A0323 Lot 212
A PRISON OFFICERS SWORD ETCHED FOR PORTLAND PRISON,

Product Details

A PRISON OFFICER'S SWORD ETCHED FOR PORTLAND PRISON,
circa 1850, with slightly curved 22in. steel blade fullered on each side, single-edged for 3/4 of its length with the lower quarter ending in a spear point, etched 'PORTLAND PRISON' to one side with scroll-work and 'PARKER / FIELD & SON / 33 / Holborn / London' over, steel hilt, knuckle and cross-guard with quillion stamped '15', fish-skin grip bound with brass wire; together with its black leather scabbard with steel fittings and black leather frog, significant pitting to the blade, rust and pitting to the chape, fish-skin grip worn exposing wood beneath



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Estimate £150-200

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