A Rare 1827 Pattern E.I.C. Naval Sword. 35 ¾” overall, 30” slightly curved fullered blade of Wilkinson’s new pattern, etched on both sides with fouled anchor with E.I.C lion above, scrolling foliage, & ‘Harman & Co Calcutta’ to one side, the other with proof mark to forte. Solid gilt half basket hilt with fouled anchor with E.I.C. Lion above, folding side guard, lion’s head pommel with long mane. White fish skin grip with twisted gilt wire. In its original gilt brass and black leather scabbard engraved ‘Harman & Co Calcutta’ on the chape.
Circa 1827-56.
Rare sword and scabbard both in very good condition.
Harman & Co Army & Navy Tailors, Calcutta and Rangoon.