Скачать или смотреть Decorative Arts, June 13, 2012 - Lot 231, Lloyd's Patriotic Fund Presentation Sword

Lloyd's Patriotic Fund Presentation Sword of £30 Value to Mr. Barry Sarsfield, Master's Mate of H.M.S. Galatea

presented May 30th, 1809, the single edge curved fullered blade with ornately etched and gilt decoration on blued ground and presentation engraving to ormolu hilt with fasces quillions, the knuckle guard formed as serpent entwined club of Herclues, the knurled ivory grip draped with skin of the Nemean lion, the acanthus langlets with applied naval trophies in ormolu mounted scabbard further engraved with naval trophies, with two suspension rings retaining fragment of gilt thread belt

locket engraved R. Teed Sword Cutler, Lancaster Court Strand

The cited action took place on January 21st, 1807 off the coast of Venezuala. Inscription: From the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds to Mr Barry Sarsfield Master's Mate of H.M.S. Galatea for his Gallantry & Perseverance when Commanding a Boat Belonging to that Ship in Boarding & Carrying the French National Corvette Lynx of 18 Guns & 161 Men, as Recorded in the London Gazte of the 14th April 1807.

Private Collection, Philadelphia; by descent

Length: 36 " - 91.4 cm

Estimate: $30,000/50,000

Price Realised: $24,000