By famed maker TATHAM Sword Cutlers to His Majesty, Charring Cross, and so marked on the locket of its scabbard. That address used only 1800-02 dating this sword to that period and the full span of the Napoleonic Wars, 1803-15 in which naval battles, including Trafalgar, played a decisive role. Brass hilt with P form guard. The langets engraved with fouled anchors. Ribbed contoured ivory grip. 21 curved double fullered blade as needed for close quarter fighting on shipboard. Original leather scabbard compete with its three mounts (light wear, dented, a few minor damages). The leather sound. Hilt with a little wear from polishing. Blade smooth with mottled gray patina.
