Ken Corneal Estate Bladed Weapon Collection
Tuesday, 3 - Monday, 16 February 2026
Pattern 1845–1850 Infantry Officer’s Sword. c.1860, 32 ½" blade nicely etched with crowned Victoria R cypher and proof disc (possibly that of Frederick Boreman)
Realised: $1,200 plus premium
Lot Details
Good black sharkskin grip with very good gold wire binding. Old silver bullion knot in very good condition. Nickel plated steel scabbard with some patchy black staining. Very tidy condition. Provenance: Purchased Cranwell Auction 28.4.18 Note: Frederick Boreman was a London sword cutler from 1844–1866.
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