Antique British Victorian Infantry Sword 1822 / 1845 Pattern by Robert Mole
A rare find: an antique 19th-century British Victorian Infantry sergeant's sword of the 1822/1845 Pattern, made by Robert Mole of Birmingham, in excellent condition.
Details:
A brass four-bar basket hilt incorporating a crown over the royal cipher VR (Victoria Regina). Sharkskin-covered ribbed wooden grip bound with finely roped brass wire, with a back-strap decorated on the top in rococo ornament and correct period time field leather knot.
A sturdy, slightly curved single-edged blade with full-length, fuller, double-edged toward the point. The blade is stamped on the spine by the maker "MOLE" on the inner side of the forte, crown inspection stamp, and the number 16.
The sword comes with its original black leather scabbard, brass chape, locket, and suspension mounts with two rings.
The blade of this sword is not engraved and is sturdier and heavier compared to similar officer's swords of this pattern. Additionally, the hilt is more substantial than comparable swords, indicating that this is a combat sword, most likely from the Crimean War period.CONDITION: The sword is in very good condition, considering its age.
MEASUREMENTS:
Overall length with the scabbard: 99 cm (38.98 inches).
Length without the scabbard: 97 cm (38.19 inches).REFERENCES: "Swords of the British Army: The Regulation Patterns, 1788 to 1914" by Brian Robson.
We will also provide the buyer with photocopies of the pages from the mentioned references together with a certificate of authenticity.