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Mel H · 20th February 2022, 12:25 AM

Is it possible that the style of the carving on the scabbard is influenced by the swirling decoration on the pommel? There does seem to be some resemblance. As Kai remarks, British goods were everywhere in the 19th C.

20th February 2022, 12:25 AM	#6
Mel H Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North East England. Posts: 107	Is it possible that the style of the carving on the scabbard is influenced by the swirling decoration on the pommel? There does seem to be some resemblance. As Kai remarks, British goods were everywhere in the 19th C.