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2023 - British Infantry Officer's Sword and Scabbard of John Ernest Pierson. 1879 A.D. 1822 pattern sword comprising a nearly straight slender blade with a lozenge-section tip and shallow fuller, swept 'Gothic' guard with 'VR' monogram in escutcheon; sharkskin cover to the grip; blade with etched tendrils to the fuller, crown over 'VR' monogram on one face and 'JEP' beneath crest on the other; ricasso with maker's name 'Henry Wilkinson, pall mall'; lentoid section scabbard with chape and suspension rings; old collector's handwritten label 'John Ernest Pierson, born Settle, Yorks., son of Revd William Frederick Pierson, 1858; 2nd Lt, 1st batt., Royal Sussex 18.8.79; Lt 2.10.80; Capt. 18.4.85; Major 18.3.96; retired 1902, died 1912, sword issued by Wilkinson, 22.9.7.1879; Present at surrender of Kafr-el-Dower; occupation of Damanhur; Transport Officer, 1st Batt., Nile 1884-5, Desert Column.' 1.41 kg, 99.5 cm (39 1/4 in.). [No Reserve]
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British Infantry Officer's Sword and Scabbard of John Ernest Pierson. 1879 A.D. 1822 pattern sword comprising a nearly straight slender blade with a lozenge-section tip and shallow fuller, swept 'Gothic' guard with 'VR' monogram in escutcheon; sharkskin cover to the grip; blade with etched tendrils to the fuller, crown over 'VR' monogram on one face and 'JEP' beneath crest on the other; ricasso with maker's name 'Henry Wilkinson, pall mall'; lentoid section scabbard with chape and suspension rings; old collector's handwritten label 'John Ernest Pierson, born Settle, Yorks., son of Revd William Frederick Pierson, 1858; 2nd Lt, 1st batt., Royal Sussex 18.8.79; Lt 2.10.80; Capt. 18.4.85; Major 18.3.96; retired 1902, died 1912, sword issued by Wilkinson, 22.9.7.1879; Present at surrender of Kafr-el-Dower; occupation of Damanhur; Transport Officer, 1st Batt., Nile 1884-5, Desert Column.' 1.41 kg, 99.5 cm (39 1/4 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of Peter Clayton, FCILIP, Dip, Arch, FSA, FRNS, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, UK; formed since the late 1950s. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.
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