◉ A GEORGIAN GRENADIER GUARD OFFICER'S SABRE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY ◉ A GEORGIAN GR…

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◉ A GEORGIAN GRENADIER GUARD OFFICER'S SABRE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

◉ A GEORGIAN GRENADIER GUARD OFFICER'S SABRE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY with curved blade double-edged towards the point, etched and gilt with scrolls, foliage, crowned GR cypher, a grenadier, and 'warranted' on one face and with the crowned Royal Arms and the maker's details 'Cooper & Craven' on the other, gilt brass hilt comprising knuckle-guard, outer-guard involving two scrolling bars and lion's head pommel, chequered ivory grip (small cracks), in its brass-mounted leather scabbard, the locket and chape each with a ring for suspension, 74.5 cm blade

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◉ A GEORGIAN GRENADIER GUARD OFFICER'S SABRE, EARLY 19TH CENTURY

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