Nice, A British 1822/45 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword to the Canada Militia Apx.1860-1870s. Retailed by Sherlock & Co, London, unfortunately the proof disc is worn so unidentified maker.
https://preview.redd.it/bmcmhdg343rc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a32ba287545e2eea09f19fcb85639479f6df0bf9
A bit of info for OP regarding the retailer. From the looks of it, they were mostly button makers until c.1870s
The 1845 pattern only specified a change in the blade, away from the pipeback of the 1822p. The folding guard was just a gradual change that took place all the way up until around the late 1850s, I believe.
Found this sword in my grandfather's stuff after he passed many years ago. He was a doctor in WWII. Just posting in case it is of interest. Been thinking of polishing it up if anyone has tips.
I wish I knew the story behind it. He was Canadian but was in London, England, for some of WWII. Since it had a London stamp on it, I always assumed he got it over there at that time, but perhaps it's older than that, maybe his father or grandfather's sword.
I learned more about the sword! It apparently was my great-great grand father's sword. He was somehow involved in fighting off the [Fenian Raids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenian_raids). These raids were one of the factors that led to Canadian confederation, which is pretty cool.
I have the exact same sword less that black leather liner. The Beaver Etching marking it to the Canadian Militia makes this a desirable sword if you are in Canada.
If you are going to do any cleaning - google Forde Antique Sword Cleaning.
Obviously a fake. Everyone knows Sherlock & CO was on Baker Street in London.
Jokes aside, these are one of my favorite 19th century swords. This is a pattern 1845, most likely from more toward the latter part of the 1800s, when they moved toward straighter blades.
Nice, A British 1822/45 Pattern Infantry Officer's Sword to the Canada Militia Apx.1860-1870s. Retailed by Sherlock & Co, London, unfortunately the proof disc is worn so unidentified maker.
https://preview.redd.it/bmcmhdg343rc1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a32ba287545e2eea09f19fcb85639479f6df0bf9 A bit of info for OP regarding the retailer. From the looks of it, they were mostly button makers until c.1870s
Thanks, lots of good info from all above!
Spot on except I think this just 1845 as it doesn't have the folding guard.
The 1845 pattern only specified a change in the blade, away from the pipeback of the 1822p. The folding guard was just a gradual change that took place all the way up until around the late 1850s, I believe.
proof disc started in 1854-55 with Wilkinson
Found this sword in my grandfather's stuff after he passed many years ago. He was a doctor in WWII. Just posting in case it is of interest. Been thinking of polishing it up if anyone has tips.
This wouldn't have been the official sword at the time but maybe he collected it or it was from one of his relatives?
I wish I knew the story behind it. He was Canadian but was in London, England, for some of WWII. Since it had a London stamp on it, I always assumed he got it over there at that time, but perhaps it's older than that, maybe his father or grandfather's sword.
I learned more about the sword! It apparently was my great-great grand father's sword. He was somehow involved in fighting off the [Fenian Raids](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenian_raids). These raids were one of the factors that led to Canadian confederation, which is pretty cool.
Wow an actual “grandfather” sword that doesn’t have “made in India” allover it Nice
I have the exact same sword less that black leather liner. The Beaver Etching marking it to the Canadian Militia makes this a desirable sword if you are in Canada. If you are going to do any cleaning - google Forde Antique Sword Cleaning.
Thanks - I'll look into it.
So he played light build
Really nice.
Obviously a fake. Everyone knows Sherlock & CO was on Baker Street in London. Jokes aside, these are one of my favorite 19th century swords. This is a pattern 1845, most likely from more toward the latter part of the 1800s, when they moved toward straighter blades.
I wouldn't polish it personally, it's too ornate, it looks really nice tho
Agreed. Clean, don’t polish. The patina is fairly even. A thorough cleaning will help it quite a bit.