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Old 20th January 2011, 09:53 PM   #7
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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.
... Meaning this is a silver hilt Jimmy, my man ?
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