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Victorian Mark II 1845 pattern Naval boarding
cutlass.
A British 1845 pattern Naval boarding cutlass, the
straight 30 inch, unmarked double edged, spear-
pointed blade on painted steel, three-quarter basket
hilt, with reeded metal grip, in leather scabbard with
brass fittings. Sword length
35.50in. (90.2cm)
The Mark II 1845 pattern boarding cutlass was
a conversion from the earlier curved blade to a
straight blade. Conversions were carried out in the
Royal Small Arms Factory, Enfield between 1867 and
1885.
Estimate €200-€300 (approx £170-£255)
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Late 19th century Clare Rifles officer’s sword.
An 1854 pattern ‘Gothic-Hilted’ British Army
officer’s sword, the guard with regimental badge
of The Clare Rifles. The blade etched with Victorian
cypher, Clare Rifles badge, brand for a Leeds
retailer and foliate etching. The fishskin grip with
twisted wire bindings. Sword length
38in. (96.5cm)
Estimate €500-€700 (approx £425-£595)
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