Naval sword R. N. R.

fernando · 20th January 2011, 09:53 PM

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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 ?

Jim McDougall · 21st January 2011, 12:07 AM

These firms were purveyors of 'fancy stuff'. The markings I located were on a 'canteen', set of silverware made for a military mess. They apparantly handled electroplating and other associated processes in custom work.
Possibly gilt brass might have been handled as well ?

Jim McDougall · 22nd January 2011, 10:47 PM

Alexander, if you're still there you might drop a note to let us know if this information was of any use to you. It doesnt take many words to say.

Alexander · 30th January 2011, 06:45 PM

Many thanks for the information. It very much was useful to me! Respect, Alexander.

katana · 31st January 2011, 10:39 PM

As soon as I saw the bird design, I recognised it as a 'Liver' bird .....symbol of the city of Liverpool. A famous and historic English port. Pictured below is one of the two Liver birds, 18 foot heigh 'perched on the Liver building ...a famous landmark of the area.

Regards David

PS Link between Liverpool and RNR seems confirmed....http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/operatio...glet/index.htm

Alexander · 3rd February 2011, 12:47 PM

Thanks. For the information. It has very much helped me! Respect, Alexander.

31st January 2011, 10:39 PM	#5
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	As soon as I saw the bird design, I recognised it as a 'Liver' bird .....symbol of the city of Liverpool. A famous and historic English port. Pictured below is one of the two Liver birds, 18 foot heigh 'perched on the Liver building ...a famous landmark of the area. Regards David PS Link between Liverpool and RNR seems confirmed....http://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/operatio...glet/index.htm Attached Images Last edited by katana; 31st January 2011 at 11:00 PM.

21st January 2011, 12:07 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,194	These firms were purveyors of 'fancy stuff'. The markings I located were on a 'canteen', set of silverware made for a military mess. They apparantly handled electroplating and other associated processes in custom work. Possibly gilt brass might have been handled as well ?

22nd January 2011, 10:47 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,194	Alexander, if you're still there you might drop a note to let us know if this information was of any use to you. It doesnt take many words to say.

30th January 2011, 06:45 PM	#4
Alexander Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Russia, Moscow. Posts: 48	Many thanks for the information. It very much was useful to me! Respect, Alexander.

3rd February 2011, 12:47 PM	#6
Alexander Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Russia, Moscow. Posts: 48	Thanks. For the information. It has very much helped me! Respect, Alexander.