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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
From what I can find, the markings stamped in the hilt indicate Sheffield silverwork firm William Hutton & Sons. Their stamp indicates the ampersand is in a shield formed cartouche. It would seem the firm handled considerable material for army and navy outfitting which must have included these swords, which they probably etched as well.
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... Meaning this is a silver hilt Jimmy, my man ?