A few examples of appraisal values for
V R SWORD

• A gilt metal High Sheriff's
  A gilt metal High Sheriff's sword, monogrammed VR, a broad sword and two other swords, all contained in a brass shell case (4)
• An unusual Italian infantry
  An unusual Italian infantry officer's sword by G. Pereth Verona the straight pipe back blade etched with trophies and crowned VRI cipher. Regulation steel hilt engraved and pierced with VRI cipher in its plated scabbard Estimate ?150-250 33.5 inch blade which has minor tarnished / rust patches but mostly clean and bright and clearly signed guard is generally tarnished throughout with expected dull patina slightly knocked at edge fish skin grip with some chipping and grazing but essentially ok. Scabbard tarnished and generally worn but structurally good. Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Gorringes Conditions of Sale.Sold for ?220
• A Victorian High Sheriff's dress
  A Victorian High Sheriff's dress sword, by Hill Brothers, Old Bond St, monogrammed VR, in a leather scabbard with gilt metal mounts, 99cm long
• A Victorian officer's dress sword
  A Victorian officer's dress sword with brassbound sharkskin grip and V.R. monogramed guard blade 83 cm long in leather bound scabbard.
• A George V ceremonial dress sword
  A George V ceremonial dress sword with leather scabbard
• SWORD. England mid 19th
  SWORD. England mid 19th century. Officer's sword with engraved blade with blueing and gilt accents marked ''Reeves & Co.'' Brass hilt has spring loaded guard with ''VR'' and shagreen grip. 37''l.
• SWORD. Russo-Japan or World War II
  SWORD. Russo-Japan or World War II era Japanese officer's sword. Hilt appears shellacked. Metal scabbard 35''l. overall.
• Four military swords: British
  Four military swords: British saber, possibly Pattern 1822, ray skin grip, hinged brass guard, conjoined "VR" (Victoria Regina), blade with gilt proof mark, etched arab
• English officer's sword marked ''W.
  English officer's sword marked ''W. Jones & Co.'' late 19th century with brass basket hilt incorporating crown and ''VR;'' etched rapier style blade; 37 1/2 in. L. overall Estimate $ 100-200 General light wear. The blade with thin brown corrosion.
• Sword cane with sterling trim;
  Sword cane with sterling trim; wooden shaft with burled handle, sterling embossed ferrule above blade, triangular hand forged knife blade. 37"H. Good condition, missing tip and band on handle.
• Vintage Japanese Samurai Sword.
  Vintage Japanese Samurai Sword. Sword Approx 22". Sheath is wrapped and may be damaged.
• Vintage Japanese Samurai Sword.
  Vintage Japanese Samurai Sword. Sword is approximately 30". Sheath is split in two places near opening.
• AN EDWARD VII DRESS SWORD AND A
  AN EDWARD VII DRESS SWORD AND A GEORGE V DRESS SWORD (2) Early 20th Century Both with pierced metal guards with the royal monograms, wire wrapped grips, the blade of the George V sword decorated and inscribed ' Ranken & Co Ltd Calcutta Lahore London' and in metal sheath, the Edward VII sword in leather sheath, both blades 82cm long
• Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
  Decorative sword, approx 93cm L
• VINTAGE PHILIPPINE SWORD
  VINTAGE PHILIPPINE SWORD
• VINTAGE PHILIPPINE SWORD
  VINTAGE PHILIPPINE SWORD
• George V Basket Hilted
  George V Basket Hilted Broadsword, London, early 20th century the blade with etched decoration including a crowned GR cypher in a leather scabbard length 40 in — 101.6 cm
• VINTAGE SWORD WITH
  VINTAGE SWORD WITH SCABBARDVintage sword with scabbard. Double fuller 30 1/4" blade, 38 3/4 overall. Blade is marked #401 on ricasso. Sword has a Japanese style cloth wrapped grip measuring 8 1/4". Blade is similar in style to a Chinese saber or dao. Possibly a US cavalry swrd with a homemade grip. Western style scabbard. Blade has age appropriate wear marks and some spots of discoloration. No dings to the edge. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
• Vintage Japanese Samurai Sword.
  Vintage Japanese Samurai Sword. Length of sword approx 33 1/2". Obvious signs of wear to handle. Please view images.
• Decorated Japanese military sword
  Decorated Japanese military sword with scabbard; blade engraved with animals, florals, characters, swastika. Woven molded metal handle. 40"L. Good condition, some surface wear.
• BRITISH P1897 GEORGE V CYPHER SWORD
  BRITISH P1897 GEORGE V CYPHER SWORD & SCABBARDBritish pattern 1897 infantry officer's sword, c.1910-1930, no maker's mark, the 32.25" fullered blade embellished with engraving including the royal cypher of King George V, a crown over the British Royal coat of arms and scrolled designs, the right ricasso marked "Proved" within a six point star, the left ricasso unmarked, the spine marked 3072 and the underside of the spine with a "B," the pierced basket guard with George V cypher, a wire-wrapped sharkskin handle with buttoned pommel, housed in a brown leather covered scabbard, overall with scabbard: approx 39.75"l, 2.5lbs **Provenance: An important San Antonio estate**
• TWO SWORDS. Japan late 19th-1st
  TWO SWORDS. Japan late 19th-1st half 20th century. Russo-Japanese War era sword with compostion grip and brass guard with family crest on backstrap With scabbard 40''l. overall. And a World War II sword with wooden grip and brass guard with family crest. Scabbard. 36''l. overall.
• A GEORGIAN LIGHT CAVALRY
  A GEORGIAN LIGHT CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABRE with a curved blade and backstrap engraved "J.J. Runkel Solingen" and Royal Arms Crown GR, with steel stirrup guard and wire-bound grip, in the original leather and metal bound scabbard.
• BRITISH 1897 GEORGE V INFANTRY
  BRITISH 1897 GEORGE V INFANTRY OFFICER`S SWORDBritish 1897 pattern George V Officer's sword having a three-quarter basket hilt, both sides of the blade heavily engraved with symbolism and devices of the British Empire to about two thirds of the blade length. One side of the blade marked S&J Kitchin Makers Sheffield and the other the six-pointed star with the word "Proved" etched on the blade. Sword together with leather scabbard measure approximately 40-1/4" in length the blade 32-1/2" in length. George V swords are currently used as ceremonial swords in the British military.
• Japanese votive sword with carved
  Japanese votive sword with carved and stained bone grip and scabbard late 19th or early 20th century; 24 1/4 in. L. Estimate $ 80-125 In poor condition with scabbard and handle both missing parts.
• Leather sheathed Samurai sword with
  Leather sheathed Samurai sword with a shagreen and leather grip pierced metal tsuba and polished steel blade. 39.5"l.
• Six rapiers or court swords, the
  Six rapiers or court swords, the longest 110cm including hilt
• CEREMONIAL SWORDCeremonial Sword
  CEREMONIAL SWORDCeremonial Sword
• A George V officers dress sword
  A George V officers dress sword with chagrin wire bound grip pierced steel hilt 33ins engraved steel blade and with brown leather scabbard for same 40ins overall (hilt rusted and pitted) together with sand brown leather belt
• Mongolian hand forged silver
  Mongolian hand forged silver short sword, single-edged straight blade, wood-lined scabbard with openwork decoration including dragon motifs and scrolling foliage. 16 1/4".
• A Vintage Japanese Samurai Sword
  A Vintage Japanese Samurai Sword A vintage Japanese samurai sword, ca. 20th century replica, approx. 44"L with the saba (scabbard), with decorative relief gilt metal fittings, faux shagreen tsuka wrapped in ito (braid), and with the scabbard in black lacquer with gilt metal fittings.
• Japanese Samurai sword with
  Japanese Samurai sword with dragon decorated tsuka and ebonized wood sheath. 40.5"l.
• A Victorian officer's sword with
  A Victorian officer's sword with brass guard sharkskin grip and 82 cm blade.
• Two Japanese sheathed samurai
  Two Japanese sheathed samurai swords, signatures on both sides of one sword, right below the hilt; on blade very rusted, some rust present on other, as is condition; L 58"
• SWORD. World War II Japanese-style
  SWORD. World War II Japanese-style katana. Faux rayskin grips tang is marked. Metal scabbard. 39.25''l. overall. The blade measures 24 3/4''l. Tip has two small chips one directly at the very point of the tip.
• A George V officers sword with
  A George V officers sword with pierced hilt and shagreen handle, the blade Aldershot Stores, Aldershot and the leather scabbard for the same