December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
A Pattern 1814 "Sea Service Sword" or cutlass, as more commonly called by Jack Tars. This pattern was introduced to replace the P1804 Cutlass when Royal Navy officers recommended a shorter, but broader curved blade example after encounters with American sailors armed with the Mayweg & Nippes US M1814 cutlasses. The blade is 25 in. L with an overall length of 29 1/2 in. The blade is stamped on each side with "GR" surmounted by the royal crown of Britain. Very few of this pattern were produced, as it ceased production with the coming of peace in 1815 and with huge stocks of P1804 cutlasses onhand for the peacetime navy's use. CONDITION: Blade exhibits a dark gray patina with freckling throughout. There is one large area of heavy pitting above the guard on the reverse side with scattered areas of the same elsewhere. Guard exhibits a chocolate patina that intermixed with the black japanning. The iron grip is mostly intact with a large chip under the guard, which occasions a wobble when handled.
Item Dimensions: L: 29 - 1/2"