Ken Corneal Estate Bladed Weapon Collection
Tuesday, 3 - Monday, 16 February 2026
Royal Naval Reserve 1827 Pattern Officers Sword, 32 ½" narrow flat-back blade etched on the ricasso 'Gieves, Portsmouth, London, Edinburgh & Devonport'. Inset proof disc 'P'.
Realised: $580 plus premium
Lot Details
Excellent wire bound rayskin handle. Sword knot very good condition. Very good scabbard with gilded brass fitting. Blade etched with coat-of-arms above 'RNR' Purchased: Ruahine Auction 5.9.2020.
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