DESCRIPTION: 1895 pattern Henry Wilkinson British infantry officers sword featuring a half basket hilt pierced with foliate scrolls designs alongside etched details, a wire bound fish skin ribbed handle, further etched scrolling foliage designs at the blade as well as emblems. The brass scabbard is wrapped in leather with a leather suspension loop.
Ricasso is etched with script and hallmark "By Warrant Henry Wilkinson Pall Mall London" and at the spine "London Made 51662".
CIRCA: Late 19th to Early 20th Century
ORIGIN: London, England
DIMENSIONS: W: 5.5" L: 40.5", & Blade L: 32.37"

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CONDITION: Wear consistent with age. Scuffing and scratching to the leather on the scabbard. Leather suspension loop is split. Oxidation to the hilt and backstrap. Mild oxidation throughout the blade.See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained via email (info@akibaantiques.com) or SMS (305)-332-9274. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Akiba Antiques shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.