The Mole blades I have seen, have had wide, shallow fullers in them, a little like th 1796 pattern.
A Mole was recently sold on ebay, But the blade had been changed for an inferior one at some time, and the tang was not riveted through the pommel as it should have been for a Mole.
Mole hilts normally have a loop for a sword knot on the disc.
I still think this is mid 19th c.
I have a couple with "readable" armoury marks like this one.
Norman,
The power tool scratches are newish, and should come out with backed abrasive paper.
Best to remove hilt for this as David says.
All best,
Richard.
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