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British 1788 Pattern Light Cavalry Troopers Sabre. Thomas Gill Circa 1788-1792. #2412004
The scarce British 1788 pattern light cavalry sabre was the first regulation pattern sword adopted by the British cavalry and was closely based on examples already in use both in Britain and in Europe. This troopers’ sabre was made in Birmingham by Thomas Gill Snr., between 1788 and 1792.
The 900mm curved blade has a thick, flat spine above a broad fuller running almost into the spear point. The blade has an upper false-edge, the last 100mm of which was service sharpened.
The forte of the blade is engraved with the maker’s logo, “Gill’s Warranted.” The blade is in very good condition for its age and service, with a pale speckled patina and a small nick to the forward edge.
The iron stirrup hilt with double languets is in good condition with shallow pitting and some tarnish. The shagreen wrapped wooden grip is in fair condition with wear and small losses to the shagreen. The grip remains strong and the blade is firm in the hilt.
The sabre is complete with its iron scabbard with twin suspension rings. The scabbard retains its wooden core. The iron is pitted and cleaned and remains strong with no perforations. The leather panel between the suspension bands looks to have been replaced. The sword sheathes and draws smoothly and is held firmly within the scabbard.
This is a good example of a scarce 1788 pattern British light cavalry sabre by one of Georgian England’s top makers.
£1,495.00
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