Silver mounted Georgian hanger. - Page 2

Norman McCormick · 13th March 2009, 12:28 AM

Hi,
Thank-you gentlemen.
My Regards,
Norman.

Norman McCormick · 22nd May 2009, 11:40 PM

Hi Guys,
Saw the Bonhams weapons expert about this sword today. Although it is entirely possible that the hallmarks are under the hilt there is a distinct probability that although the guard and pommel are indeed solid silver that in order to evade paying duty/tax the parts were never sent to the Assay Office to be marked a not uncommon practice in his experience. Must have belonged to a British M.P.

In his opinion the slot hilt is of slightly unusual form and the piece is in good condition so all in all I'm very pleased. Thanks to all who took the time to post in this thread.
Regards,
Norman.

Jim McDougall · 23rd May 2009, 03:06 AM

Thanks for the update Norman . I had forgotten about this beautiful sword and the fun discussion we had......again, congratulations on an exceptional example.

All the best,
Jim

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13th March 2009, 12:28 AM	#31
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,602	Hi, Thank-you gentlemen. My Regards, Norman.

22nd May 2009, 11:40 PM	#32
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,602	Hi Guys, Saw the Bonhams weapons expert about this sword today. Although it is entirely possible that the hallmarks are under the hilt there is a distinct probability that although the guard and pommel are indeed solid silver that in order to evade paying duty/tax the parts were never sent to the Assay Office to be marked a not uncommon practice in his experience. Must have belonged to a British M.P. In his opinion the slot hilt is of slightly unusual form and the piece is in good condition so all in all I'm very pleased. Thanks to all who took the time to post in this thread. Regards, Norman.

23rd May 2009, 03:06 AM	#33
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,970	Thanks for the update Norman . I had forgotten about this beautiful sword and the fun discussion we had......again, congratulations on an exceptional example. All the best, Jim