Description

Offered for Sale is this very fine condition British Naval Officers Pattern 1827 Sword. It has a 31.5″ straight flat backed single fuller spear pointed blade. The last 9″ of the blade is double edged. The blade is polished and frost etched, to one side with the Crowned fouled abchor, some foliate designs, and a brass proof disc next to the hilt. To the other side is the Royal Coat Of Arms, some scrolling foliage, and the makers name “J Gieve & Son/Naval Outfitters/Portsmouth” They traded from 44 Fore Street Devonport between 1900-1906.
There is a solid brass Gothic Style hilt, with a cartouche displaying a Crowned Fouled Anchor. There is an Inner folding guard, engraved with the owners name “H.S. Bland RN”. There is a Lion Headed Pommel, with extended mane, a White fish Skin grip, with brass wire, and an original Victorian blue and gold sword knot. The original black leather scabbard has brass furniture fittings, and 2 attached ring hangers. Overall, everything is in exceptional condition for it’s age, with only very minor rust spots on the edge of the blade … otherwise in “as new condition”.
There is extensive research documentation regarding the history of the owner, who was a Sub Lieutenant on HMS Beagle, a twin screw sloop in May 1901. Sadly, he died in a drowning accident in September 1901.