Name that scabbard

Gavin Nugent · 31st March 2013, 01:39 PM

Hi Matt.

I look forward to seeing some detailed photos of the sword, motto and emblems when you can.

Gavin

Amuk Murugul · 1st April 2013, 06:58 AM

Hullo everybody!

Matt,

If my description below fits the bill, then fine; if not, then my apologies.

Solid etched wedge-shaped blade including the letter S (SARAWAK) within Brooke motto (DUM SPIRO SPERO), the reverse with S within a wreath of oak leaves, panels of floral scrolls.
Solid brass gothic-style half-basket hilt, also with S within motto surrounded by oak leaves, in low relief; fish-skin covering.
Brass-mounted black leather scabbard. Chape.
83.2cm; 32 3/4in blade.

It was made for Meyer & Mortimer.

Best,

Matt Easton · 1st April 2013, 11:26 AM

Hi Amuk!
Many thanks for pointing this out - a very important piece of the jigsaw puzzle!

I guess this text is from the Thomas Del Mar website? - interestingly this is a slightly later sword to mine (that sword was 1871, mine is 1868), though identical in design (though in that case it had the original navy style leather scabbard, instead of a locally made version as here).

Whilst it is very encouraging that they identified the sword with Sarawak, this unfortunately isn't conclusive proof to me, as they only drew the same conclusions I have - the Wilkinson records do not seem to have confirmed the link.

Meyer & Mortimer still exist

-
http://www.meyerandmortimer.com/

Many thanks,
Matt

Amuk Murugul · 1st April 2013, 10:42 PM

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1st April 2013, 06:58 AM	#2
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 480	SARAWAK MILITARY SWORD BY HENRY WILKINSON, PALL MALL, NO. 18205 FOR 1871 Hullo everybody! Matt, If my description below fits the bill, then fine; if not, then my apologies. Solid etched wedge-shaped blade including the letter S (SARAWAK) within Brooke motto (DUM SPIRO SPERO), the reverse with S within a wreath of oak leaves, panels of floral scrolls. Solid brass gothic-style half-basket hilt, also with S within motto surrounded by oak leaves, in low relief; fish-skin covering. Brass-mounted black leather scabbard. Chape. 83.2cm; 32 3/4in blade. It was made for Meyer & Mortimer. Best,

1st April 2013, 10:42 PM	#4
Amuk Murugul Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Kaboejoetan Galoenggoeng Mélben Posts: 480	Deleted. Last edited by Amuk Murugul; 1st April 2013 at 10:54 PM. Reason: I may have misunderstood previous post

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31st March 2013, 01:39 PM	#1
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Hi Matt. I look forward to seeing some detailed photos of the sword, motto and emblems when you can. Gavin

1st April 2013, 11:26 AM	#3
Matt Easton Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, Great Britain. Posts: 53	Hi Amuk! Many thanks for pointing this out - a very important piece of the jigsaw puzzle! I guess this text is from the Thomas Del Mar website? - interestingly this is a slightly later sword to mine (that sword was 1871, mine is 1868), though identical in design (though in that case it had the original navy style leather scabbard, instead of a locally made version as here). Whilst it is very encouraging that they identified the sword with Sarawak, this unfortunately isn't conclusive proof to me, as they only drew the same conclusions I have - the Wilkinson records do not seem to have confirmed the link. Meyer & Mortimer still exist - http://www.meyerandmortimer.com/ Many thanks, Matt