AN ENGLISH OR HANOVERIAN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SWORD CIRCA 1820 - 1830

clipped back, spear point, pipe backed blade, stirrup guard to the hilt with yellow and silver Hanoverian sword knot, unusual shaped fishskin grip, steel scabbard

Sale, Hanover, Sotheby's, 13 october 2005, lot 3716

Blade with some pitting and dark patches, point of blade blunted, some edge nicks, quite good. Hilt with some pitting but generally good, fish skin grip worn in places otherwise good. Scabbard with some dark patches.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

Oval brass inventory tag, number 291
Paper oval inventory tag, number 13