ŌMATA STOCKADE AUCTION
Monday, 26 August - Tuesday, 3 September 2024
A scarce Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Trooper's sabre with steel scabbard. With heavy 33" (825mm) blade,
Estimate $1,500 - $2,000
Realised: $3,100 plus premium
Lot Details
marked ‘221/Crown/JW’ to the blade back, the hilt with fluted wooden grip with steel stirrup guard and riveted back strap with langets . Numerous armoury stamps to crossguard front and leading face as well as scabbard throat. VGC. Provenance: NZ Antique Arms, 03/04/2004, lot 393, $2250.
