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THBVery Fine George III Officer's Sabre, Thomas Gill
Lot 375
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Ahlers & Ogletree
1788 Ellsworth Industrial Boulevard NW
Atlanta, GA 30318
United States
Ahlers & Ogletree Auction Gallery is a full-service auction gallery strategically located on Miami Circle in the historic Buckhead district of Atlanta, one of the Southeastern United States’ largest commercial and financial centers. The gallery is owned and operated by Robert Ahlers and his wife Chr...Read more
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By Ahlers & Ogletree
Apr 30, 2016 - May 1, 2016
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2016-04-30 11:00:00
2016-05-01 11:00:00
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- Lot Description
Thomas Gill, Gun and Sword Manufacturer (British (London), circa 1809-1816. George III officer's sabre sword with curved 29.5" single-edged blade that is finely etched and highlighted in gilt on each side with scrolled foliates, Britannia figure, crowns, and Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom with Anglo-Norman motto, "HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE" (roughly translated as "shame on whomsoever would think badly of it") and "DIEU ET MON DROIT" (roughly translated as "God and my right", blade also etched with "Thos Gill 83 St. James's Strt London WARRANTED". Sabre with gilt brass guard with royal monogram with "GR" below crown, ray skin and wire grip and lion's head decoration. Sabre with coordinating leather and metal scabbard engraved with "T. Gill No. 83 James St London". Note: Thomas Gill has been recorded at 83 St. James's Street between 1809 and 1816. Length of sabre blade 29.5". A very similar officer's sword by Thomas Gill from this period sold at Christie's, South Kensington, London, Fine Antiques Arms and Armour and Sporting Guns Auction (Sale #11287) on December 17, 2015.Prior to bidding, please consult the additional photos provided and ask all pertinent questions (i.e. condition, size, etc.). Packing and shipping is the responsibility of the buyer, please see our website for a list of shipping companies. For a condition report, please email Condition@AandOauctions.com. For additional photos, please email Photos@AandOauctions.com.
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