BY GRIFFIN & ADAM, NO. 76, STRAND, CIRCA 1800
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A 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Officer's Sword
By Griffin & Adam, No. 76, Strand, circa 1800
With etched curved fullered blade (some original blued and gilt finish, some discolouration, pitting, and nicks to edge), gilt-brass stirrup hilt with ornate backstrap and acanthus-leaf langets (some gilt remaining), and chequered ivory grip (slightly chipped), in gilt-mounted black leather scabbard with maker's details on reverse of locket (scabbard broken below locket, middle-band lacking its suspension-ring)
26in. (66cm.) blade
By Griffin & Adam, No. 76, Strand, circa 1800
With etched curved fullered blade (some original blued and gilt finish, some discolouration, pitting, and nicks to edge), gilt-brass stirrup hilt with ornate backstrap and acanthus-leaf langets (some gilt remaining), and chequered ivory grip (slightly chipped), in gilt-mounted black leather scabbard with maker's details on reverse of locket (scabbard broken below locket, middle-band lacking its suspension-ring)
26in. (66cm.) blade
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