Original British Victorian Era Indian Army Cavalry Saber with Scabbard & Hanger by Grindlay and Company
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Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of an Indian Cavalry saber produced by the British for export. This is a Victorian era example maker-marked on the blade ricasso. This follows the usual pattern of Indian cavalry sabre which came about in the aftermath of the Indian Mutiny, featuring a 1796-style 'Paget' pattern sabre blade, married to a compressed version of the 1821 pattern light cavalry hilt.
The hilt shows heavy oxidation peppering with the leather-covered ribbed wooden grip in great shape for its age. The blade ricasso is crudely stamped:
GRINDLAY & Co.
AGENCY LONDON
Grindlay were well established Army Agents and Bankers who would facilitate your travel to the east and take care of your financial needs whilst there. They were founded in 1828 as Leslie and Grindlay, with a change in name to Grindlay, Christian and Matthews in 1839 before becoming Grindlay and Company in 1843.
Their services also included organising voyages, collecting and shipping baggage and providing supplies of all descriptions manufactured under their superintendence. Their business carried on throughout most of the 19th Century and into the 20th. Their offices in London were 16 Cornhill, 8 St. Martins Place and 54 Parliament Street.
They were also well positioned in India with agents in Calcutta, Bombay, Simla, Delhi, New Delhi, Lahore, Lahore Cantoment, Peshawar City, Peshwar Cantonment & Quetta.
It would make sense that the company would retail these exported swords. The blade is 35 ¼” and retains the leather blade buffer. The overall length is 41 ½”. The blade has some scattered oxidation but is still mostly bright. There are some small nicks along the edge.
The 36 ½” leather-wrapped wooden scabbard is in great condition with the iron drag still attached though it is splitting along the seam. The original leather hanger is attached as well, in good shape with pliable leather.
An outstanding example, ready for display.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 35¼"
Overall length: 41½“
Scabbard Length: 36½"
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