English sword/hanger - Parker Field & Sons

Norman McCormick · 28th September 2010, 03:40 PM

Hi,
Correct, this would appear to be a Victorian police/prison officers hanger. Usually there is a locking clip on these, for obvious reasons, but this one doesn't have one that I can see. I suspect this might make it earlier rather than later Victorian. There will be Forumites better versed in these than I so hopefully a definitive answer will be forthcoming shortly. Nice piece.
Regards,
Norman.

28th September 2010, 03:40 PM	#2
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,618	Hi, Correct, this would appear to be a Victorian police/prison officers hanger. Usually there is a locking clip on these, for obvious reasons, but this one doesn't have one that I can see. I suspect this might make it earlier rather than later Victorian. There will be Forumites better versed in these than I so hopefully a definitive answer will be forthcoming shortly. Nice piece. Regards, Norman.