British Army Sword with Railway connection

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Guys, I had a Sword come into work just before Xmas and today started my appraisal on it ready for auction in March.  The blade was lathered in grease. What I found interesting is it once belonged to Lt Col Ralph Peacock, who was the eldest son of Richard Peacock, of Beyer - Peacock fame. Ralph became head of Gorton Foundry after his father's death. Clearly he had a few bob to spend on a nice blade!

 

Cheers, Ade

[Adrian Stevenson]

The sword sold on Friday for £260.

 

Cheers, Ade.

[exet1095]

A very fine Gunner officer’s sword. I used to be in the Gloucestershire Volunteer Artillery in Bristol from 1990-92, and we had some lovely and similar pieces in our armoury.
 

if you come across any 1912 pattern cavalry officers’ swords, having just been commissioned after working my way from Tpr to WO1, do please let me know.

[Enterprisingwestern]

4 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said:

The sword sold on Friday for £260.

 

Cheers, Ade.

 

Not knowing anything about such things, but that seems a very reasonable price. 

 

Mike.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Mike, I thought that is was a very good buy for someone.

 

Hi Paul, I do get these in from time to time. I will bear you in mind.

 

Cheers, Ade.

[exet1095]

Thanks Ade! Very good of you.

 

All the best,

 

Paul