Ken Corneal Estate Bladed Weapon Collection
Tuesday, 3 - Monday, 16 February 2026
George V Period British Pattern 1897 Infantry Officers Sword,
Realised: $640 plus premium
Lot Details
with plated steel basket hilt with pierced GRV cypher, wire bound sharkskin grip, leather portapee. Unsharpened fullered 32" blade with very good etching, marked 'Fenton Bros. Sheffield, Cutlers Estd 1850' and 'Sword Cutlers to the War Dept.' with proof disc on opposite side. Brown leather scabbard without suspension tab. Purchased Tauranga Gun Show 2017.
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